Dolton, IL 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.
Dolton
76.8
#308 nationally
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
Dolton leads in crime level (11.2 vs 24.4). Springfield leads in average commute (21 min vs 37.1 min). Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 50).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dolton, IL | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#308) | 69.4 (#1222) |
| Population | 20,410 | 153,672 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,114 | $307,092 |
| Median Household Income | $54,748 | $47,677 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 24.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+8.9 |
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76.8 Score
Dolton, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$158,114
Population
20,410
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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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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