Windsor
Ontario, Canada
#13 in Canada
72
Overall Score
VS
Springfield
Ohio, USA
#117 in USA
65
Overall Score
Windsor scores higher overall

Score Breakdown

Windsor
Springfield
Livability
74
70
Affordability
65
85
Business
68
60
Growth
70
60

Cost of Living

Windsor is the more affordable option overall — monthly living expenses run approximately 9% lower compared to Springfield. Housing costs are a major driver: Windsor's average rent is 13% higher than Springfield's.
MetricWindsorSpringfieldDiff
Average Rent
$1,075$950+13%
Groceries
$313$400-22%
Utilities
$176$180-2%
Transport
$63$120-48%
Healthcare
$100$250-60%
Monthly Total
$1,727$1,900-9%
Cost Index
9585out of 100

Salary & Income

Springfield offers 5% lower average salaries. However, when adjusted for local cost of living, Springfield delivers stronger purchasing power — meaning your dollar stretches further day-to-day. The minimum comfortable salary in Windsor is estimated at $42,600 vs $33,240 in Springfield.
MetricWindsorSpringfield
Average Salary
$46,605$49,276
Salary Needed
$42,600$33,240
Purchasing Power
49,058 idx57,972 idx
Household Income
$50,190$47,143

Climate Comparison

Both cities share a similar average temperature, within 0°F of each other.
MetricWindsorSpringfield
Avg Temp
°F°F
Summer High
°F°F
Winter Low
°F°F
Rainfall
in in
Snowfall
in in
Sunny Days
Humidity
%65.00%

Commute & Transport

Windsor has the shorter commute — saving residents roughly 10,500 minutes (175 hours) per year compared to Springfield. Windsor scores higher for public transit, making it the better choice for car-free living. For walkability, Windsor leads — a better score here means more amenities reachable on foot.
MetricWindsorSpringfield
Commute Time
min21 min
Transit Score
38.0/1013.0/10
Walkability
42.0/106.0/10
Traffic Index
45.00
Car Dependency
HighHigh

Economy & Demographics

Windsor is the larger city — approximately 3.9x the population of Springfield. From a growth perspective, Windsor is expanding faster, signaling stronger demand for housing, jobs, and services. On the employment side, Springfield has a lower unemployment rate, reflecting a tighter and more competitive job market.
MetricWindsorSpringfield
Population
229,66058,190
Pop. Growth
4.20%%
Median Age
41.437.9
Unemployment
7.60%4.00%
GDP
$0.0B$0.0B

Pros & Cons

Windsor
Advantages
Median rent of $1,074.78 USD (August 2026) is more affordable than many other major Canadian cities.
Windsor's economy added 6,000 jobs in July 2026, indicating positive employment growth.
Windsor Regional Hospital holds "Accreditation with Exemplary Standing," the highest possible rating for quality patient care [cite: 21, 22 in previous turn].
Overall crime rates in Windsor decreased by 15% in July 2026 compared to the previous year [cite: 28 in previous turn].
Significant investment in the electric vehicle (EV) battery plant and automotive sector is driving economic development [cite: 34 in previous turn, 44 in previous turn].
Drawbacks
The unemployment rate in Windsor was 7.6% in July 2026, which is higher than the national and provincial averages.
Windsor's economy is highly concentrated in the automotive industry, making it vulnerable to trade conflicts and tariffs [cite: 42 in previous turn, 44 in previous turn].
Public perception of crime in Windsor is higher than statistical data suggests, potentially impacting residents' sense of safety [cite: 42 in previous turn].
The labor force participation rate in Windsor has been declining, contrasting with growing rates in Ontario and Canada.
Forecasted economic growth for Windsor in 2026 is slower (0.6%) due to tariffs and uncertainties [cite: 44 in previous turn].
Springfield
Advantages
Cost of living is approximately 15% below the national average, with housing costs running about 46% below the national norm. [25]
Median rent for a two-bedroom apartment is approximately $920 per month, significantly lower than the national average of $1,430. [25]
The median home value in Springfield is $102,100, which is 64% below the national average. [41]
Springfield has a lower rent-to-income ratio compared to other small metros in Ohio, indicating better rental affordability. [14]
The city is actively working on downtown revitalization, with new residential housing and entertainment venues. [30]
Drawbacks
Springfield has a high crime rate, significantly above both state and national averages, with a concerning trend in violent and property crimes. [9, 26]
The violent crime rate in Springfield is 1371.1 per 100,000 residents, which is substantially higher than the national average. [9]
Springfield has one of the highest crime rates in America, with a chance of becoming a victim of crime being one in 17. [26]
The city's walkability score is very low, indicating a high dependency on cars for transportation. [22, 38]
The median household income of $47,143 is below the national average, and the poverty rate is 23.1%, higher than the national average. [3, 39]

Dive Deeper

Key figures side by side — see which city wins each category at a glance.

Windsor
#13
Ontario, Canada
72.0 / 100 overall
Avg Rent
$1,075
Avg Salary
$46,605
Cost Index
95
Commute
min
Transit Score
38.0/10
Walkability
42.0/10
Sunny Days
/yr
Avg Temp
°F
Pop. Growth
4.20%
Unemployment
7.60%
Livability
74
Business
68
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Springfield
#117
Ohio, USA
65.0 / 100 overall
Avg Rent
$950
Avg Salary
$49,276
Cost Index
85
Commute
21 min
Transit Score
13.0/10
Walkability
6.0/10
Sunny Days
/yr
Avg Temp
°F
Pop. Growth
%
Unemployment
4.00%
Livability
70
Business
60
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