Crossville, TN vs Springfield, TN

Crossville is moderately more affordable than Springfield, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Crossville scores 76 compared to 87 for Springfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Springfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crossville is $827/month compared to $1,107/month in Springfield — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crossville is more affordable at $230,300 median vs $235,200.

Median household income in Crossville is $50,672 compared to $58,741 in Springfield (-13.7%). While Springfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crossville spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Springfield.