Blaine, MN vs Springfield, OH
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.
Blaine
75.2
#481 nationally
Springfield
74
#653 nationally
Blaine leads in crime level (2.5 vs 37.6). Blaine leads in median household income ($100,659 vs $45,113). Springfield leads in walk score (42 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blaine, MN | Springfield, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#481) | 74 (#653) |
| Population | 73,774 | 58,082 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,572 | $190,008 |
| Median Household Income | $100,659 | $45,113 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 37.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+29.5 |
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75.2 Score
Blaine, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$386,572
Population
73,774
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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74 Score
Springfield, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$190,008
Population
58,082
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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