College Park, MD vs Springfield, IL

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.

College Park

68.3

#1324 nationally

vs

Springfield

79.7

#112 nationally

College Park leads in crime level (13.4 vs 24.7). Springfield leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 24.9 min). Springfield leads in cost of living index (92 vs 129).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric College Park, MD Springfield, IL
WhereAtHome Score 68.3 (#1324) 79.7 (#112)
Population 34,187 112,544
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $437,317 $174,630
Median Household Income $76,973 $62,419
Average Commute 24.9 min 17.6 min
Walk Score 53 38
Crime Level 13.4 24.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 129 92
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 R+5.0
College Park, MD
D+
68.3 Score

College Park, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$437,317

Population

34,187

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

53

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Springfield, IL
C+
79.7 Score

Springfield, IL

Mid-size Illinois city with community character

Median Home

$174,630

Population

112,544

Crime

High

Walk Score

38

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