Pigeon Forge, TN vs Springfield, TN

Pigeon Forge is moderately more affordable than Springfield, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Pigeon Forge scores 81 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 Pigeon Forge is $953/month compared to $1,107/month in Springfield — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pigeon Forge has cheaper rent, Springfield actually has lower median home values ($235,200 vs $258,700).

Median household income in Pigeon Forge is $53,839 compared to $58,741 in Springfield (-8.3%). 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 Pigeon Forge spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Springfield.