Fayetteville, AR vs Springfield, MO
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.
Fayetteville
68
#1354 nationally
Springfield
70.1
#1138 nationally
Fayetteville leads in crime level (11.6 vs 32.3). Fayetteville leads in median household income ($56,881 vs $43,450). Springfield leads in walk score (39 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fayetteville, AR | Springfield, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1354) | 70.1 (#1138) |
| Population | 101,680 | 170,188 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,760 | $246,969 |
| Median Household Income | $56,881 | $43,450 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 18.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 32.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.7 | R+20.8 |
D+
68 Score
Fayetteville, AR
Mid-size Arkansas city with community character
Median Home
$384,760
Population
101,680
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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C-
70.1 Score
Springfield, MO
Mid-size Missouri city with community character
Median Home
$246,969
Population
170,188
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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