East Point, GA 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.
East Point
69.4
#1214 nationally
Springfield
79.7
#112 nationally
Springfield leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 30.3 min). Springfield leads in crime level (24.7 vs 33.0). Springfield leads in walk score (38 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Point, GA | Springfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1214) | 79.7 (#112) |
| Population | 38,115 | 112,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $234,948 | $174,630 |
| Median Household Income | $59,602 | $62,419 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 33.0 | 24.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | R+5.0 |
D+
69.4 Score
East Point, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$234,948
Population
38,115
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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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
Midwest
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