| | Mount Vernon, OH | Springfield, OH | United States |
| Overall | 81.5 | 77.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.9 | 94.5 | 100 |
| Health | 99.0 | 94.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 54.2 | 46.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $198,500 | $153,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,180.0% | 9,940.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 64.0 | 73.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 96.0 | 88.5 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Mount Vernon 
5 Reviews
I've lived in Mount Vernon for almost eight years and it's alright. The good and bad weigh out. The goods being the festivals and events are amazing. I've gone to the More
I lived in Mount Vernon through the 1990s, moved to Columbus until 2013, and am currently stranded in Mount Vernon. Most of Mount Vernon is well maintained and pretty, More
Mount Vernon Ohio is a small, quiet, safe neighborhood and I love the More
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Reviews for Springfield 
7 Reviews
Springfield’s housing is cheap, because a great deal of the homes are dilapidated. There are many blocks which have two or three out of five houses that are boarded up. More
The city survives off government grants and historical tourism. Very depressed atmosphere. The employment starting pay is 10 - 12.00 dollars an hour. The temp service More
Being able to afford something in Springfield is pretty much a no-brainer. It kinda has to be however because the economy, while recessed everywhere else, is rather More
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