Newark, DE 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.

Newark

71.9

#952 nationally

vs

Springfield

79.7

#112 nationally

Newark leads in crime level (8.5 vs 24.7). Springfield leads in cost of living index (92 vs 115). Springfield leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 19.6 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Newark, DE Springfield, IL
WhereAtHome Score 71.9 (#952) 79.7 (#112)
Population 30,169 112,544
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $367,052 $174,630
Median Household Income $67,738 $62,419
Average Commute 19.6 min 17.6 min
Walk Score 42 38
Crime Level 8.5 24.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 115 92
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.6 R+5.0
Newark, DE
C-
71.9 Score

Newark, DE

Small Delaware city with local appeal

Median Home

$367,052

Population

30,169

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

42

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Springfield, IL
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

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