Knoxville, TN 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.
Knoxville
68.9
#1272 nationally
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 36). Knoxville leads in cost of living index (89 vs 110). Springfield leads in average commute (21 min vs 21.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Knoxville, TN | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1272) | 69.4 (#1222) |
| Population | 192,648 | 153,672 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,452 | $307,092 |
| Median Household Income | $47,852 | $47,677 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 24.4 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.5 | D+8.9 |
D+
68.9 Score
Knoxville, TN
Gateway to the Smokies
Median Home
$374,452
Population
192,648
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Southeast
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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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