Camden, NJ vs Springfield, 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.
Camden
74.3
#607 nationally
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
Springfield leads in crime level (24.4 vs 37.8). Springfield leads in median household income ($47,677 vs $36,258). Springfield leads in average commute (21 min vs 25.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Camden, NJ | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.3 (#607) | 69.4 (#1222) |
| Population | 71,100 | 153,672 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,599 | $307,092 |
| Median Household Income | $36,258 | $47,677 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 37.8 | 24.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.4 | D+8.9 |
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74.3 Score
Camden, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$146,599
Population
71,100
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
63
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D+
69.4 Score
Springfield, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$307,092
Population
153,672
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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