Pomona, 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.
Pomona
59.7
#1945 nationally
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
Pomona leads in median household income ($73,515 vs $47,677). Springfield leads in average commute (21 min vs 32.1 min). Springfield leads in cost of living index (110 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pomona, CA | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.7 (#1945) | 69.4 (#1222) |
| Population | 145,502 | 153,672 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $690,689 | $307,092 |
| Median Household Income | $73,515 | $47,677 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 19.6 | 24.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+8.9 |
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59.7 Score
Pomona, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$690,689
Population
145,502
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
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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