Bridgeton, NJ vs Springfield, MO

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.

Bridgeton

66.5

#1533 nationally

vs

Springfield

70.1

#1138 nationally

Springfield leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 28.8 min). Bridgeton leads in crime level (25.2 vs 32.3). Springfield leads in cost of living index (88 vs 101).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bridgeton, NJ Springfield, MO
WhereAtHome Score 66.5 (#1533) 70.1 (#1138)
Population 26,763 170,188
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $258,523 $246,969
Median Household Income $44,440 $43,450
Average Commute 28.8 min 18.1 min
Walk Score 39 39
Crime Level 25.2 32.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 101 88
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+3.8 R+20.8