Hawthorne, 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.
Hawthorne
60.4
#1937 nationally
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
Hawthorne leads in median household income ($72,298 vs $47,677). Springfield leads in cost of living index (110 vs 165). Springfield leads in average commute (21 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, CA | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1937) | 69.4 (#1222) |
| Population | 83,364 | 153,672 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,878 | $307,092 |
| Median Household Income | $72,298 | $47,677 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 19.9 | 24.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+8.9 |
D-
60.4 Score
Hawthorne, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,878
Population
83,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
72
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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