Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN vs Springfield, TN

Hartsville/Trousdale County is moderately more affordable than Springfield, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Hartsville/Trousdale County scores 82 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 Hartsville/Trousdale County is $805/month compared to $1,107/month in Springfield — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hartsville/Trousdale County has cheaper rent, Springfield actually has lower median home values ($235,200 vs $284,100).

Median household income in Hartsville/Trousdale County is $63,190 compared to $58,741 in Springfield (+7.6%). Hartsville/Trousdale County offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hartsville/Trousdale County spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Springfield.