Edina, MN 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.
Edina
73.1
#783 nationally
Springfield
79.7
#112 nationally
Edina leads in crime level (2.0 vs 24.7). Edina leads in median household income ($125,506 vs $62,419). Springfield leads in cost of living index (92 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edina, MN | Springfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#783) | 79.7 (#112) |
| Population | 53,348 | 112,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $631,926 | $174,630 |
| Median Household Income | $125,506 | $62,419 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 24.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+5.0 |
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73.1 Score
Edina, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$631,926
Population
53,348
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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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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