Bloomington, IN 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.
Bloomington
72.1
#923 nationally
West Springfield Town leads in median household income ($67,297 vs $46,543). Bloomington leads in crime level (7.9 vs 11.4). Bloomington leads in walk score (43 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bloomington, IN | West Springfield Town, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 78,840 | 28,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,851 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $46,543 | $67,297 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 18.7 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.4 | D+8.9 |
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72.1 Score
Bloomington, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$319,851
Population
78,840
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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Score
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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