Oswego, IL vs Springfield, TN
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.
Oswego
75.2
#488 nationally
Springfield
64.9
#1671 nationally
Oswego leads in crime level (0.9 vs 10.7). Oswego leads in median household income ($112,109 vs $55,392). Springfield leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 31.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oswego, IL | Springfield, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#488) | 64.9 (#1671) |
| Population | 37,074 | 19,494 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $426,221 | $331,929 |
| Median Household Income | $112,109 | $55,392 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 0.9 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.5 | R+50.9 |
Data coverage note: Springfield is missing data for 1 metric that Oswego has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75.2 Score
Oswego, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$426,221
Population
37,074
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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D
64.9 Score
Springfield, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,929
Population
19,494
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,392
Southeast
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