Pearl, MS 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.
Pearl
78
#203 nationally
Springfield
64.9
#1671 nationally
Pearl leads in crime level (4.8 vs 10.7). Pearl leads in cost of living index (90 vs 94). Pearl leads in median household income ($56,838 vs $55,392).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pearl, MS | Springfield, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78 (#203) | 64.9 (#1671) |
| Population | 28,117 | 19,494 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $211,159 | $331,929 |
| Median Household Income | $56,838 | $55,392 |
| Average Commute | 25.1 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | R+50.9 |
Data coverage note: Springfield is missing data for 1 metric that Pearl has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
78 Score
Pearl, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,159
Population
28,117
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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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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