Springfield, OH vs Warren, OH

Warren is moderately more affordable than Springfield, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Springfield scores 64 compared to 60 for Warren, 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 Springfield is $805/month compared to $759/month in Warren — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Warren is more affordable at $80,100 median vs $107,600.

Median household income in Springfield is $45,883 compared to $36,955 in Warren (+24.2%). 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 Springfield spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, less than the 24.6% in Warren.