Aberdeen, SD vs West Springfield Town, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Aberdeen
79.6
#113 nationally
Aberdeen leads in average commute (11.6 min vs 18.7 min). Aberdeen leads in crime level (7.3 vs 11.4). Aberdeen leads in cost of living index (96 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdeen, SD | West Springfield Town, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,110 | 28,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $245,872 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $62,684 | $67,297 |
| Average Commute | 11.6 min | 18.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.8 | D+8.9 |
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79.6 Score
Aberdeen, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$245,872
Population
28,110
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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West Springfield Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
28,424
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Median Income
$67,297
Northeast
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