Albany, NY vs Springfield, IL
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.
Albany
70.2
#1122 nationally
Springfield
79.7
#112 nationally
Albany leads in walk score (65 vs 38). Springfield leads in cost of living index (92 vs 109). Springfield leads in median household income ($62,419 vs $54,736).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, NY | Springfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1122) | 79.7 (#112) |
| Population | 101,228 | 112,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,126 | $174,630 |
| Median Household Income | $54,736 | $62,419 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 22.4 | 24.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.8 | R+5.0 |
C-
70.2 Score
Albany, NY
Mid-size New York city with community character
Median Home
$335,126
Population
101,228
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Northeast
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C+
79.7 Score
Springfield, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$174,630
Population
112,544
Crime
High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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