Prattville, AL 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.
Prattville
75.2
#492 nationally
Springfield
79.7
#112 nationally
Prattville leads in crime level (6.2 vs 24.7). Springfield leads in walk score (38 vs 18). Springfield leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 22.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Prattville, AL | Springfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#492) | 79.7 (#112) |
| Population | 39,318 | 112,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $267,496 | $174,630 |
| Median Household Income | $76,176 | $62,419 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 24.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+46.3 | R+5.0 |
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75.2 Score
Prattville, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$267,496
Population
39,318
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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79.7 Score
Springfield, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$174,630
Population
112,544
Crime
High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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