Blue Springs, MO vs Watertown, SD
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.
Blue Springs
73
#794 nationally
Watertown
74.5
#590 nationally
Watertown leads in average commute (13.6 min vs 26.2 min). Watertown leads in walk score (36 vs 25). Blue Springs leads in median household income ($82,965 vs $61,320).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blue Springs, MO | Watertown, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#794) | 74.5 (#590) |
| Population | 60,539 | 23,230 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $313,757 | $316,022 |
| Median Household Income | $82,965 | $61,320 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 13.6 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.3 | R+40.8 |
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73 Score
Blue Springs, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$313,757
Population
60,539
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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74.5 Score
Watertown, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,022
Population
23,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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