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Springfield, OH vs Fairview Park, OH

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Is it cheaper to live in Fairview Park or is it cheaper to live in Springfield?
- Fairview Park is 6.8% more expensive than Springfield.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fairview Park or Springfield?
- Fairview Park housing costs are 70.7% more expensive than Springfield housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Springfield or is Health Care more affordable in Fairview Park.
- Health related expenses are 12.7% less in Fairview Park.
 Springfield, OHFairview Park, OHUnited States
 Overall  Unlock83.0100
 Food & Groceries94.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock82.8100
 Housing46.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$236,600$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock87.9100
 Miscellaneous88.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Springfield    7 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

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

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Over 8 years ago

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

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Over 14 years ago

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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Reviews for Fairview Park    4 Reviews

I love living here. The seasons are great, as are the sports teams, affordability, commute, and plethora of activies  More

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Over 18 years ago

Very inexpensive to live here in Fairview. Close to the airport and shopping, esp Great Northern Mall. Crocker Park is only 15 min away as  More

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I grew up in Fairview Park, moved away, then returned as as adult with children of my own. I found the quality of education to be quite good. I have a daughter with  More

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