Colton, CA 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.
Colton
64.1
#1716 nationally
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
Colton leads in crime level (10.8 vs 24.4). Colton leads in median household income ($66,725 vs $47,677). Springfield leads in average commute (21 min vs 28.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Colton, CA | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1716) | 69.4 (#1222) |
| Population | 53,357 | 153,672 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,754 | $307,092 |
| Median Household Income | $66,725 | $47,677 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 24.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+8.9 |
D
64.1 Score
Colton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$499,754
Population
53,357
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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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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