Raleigh, NC vs Springfield, OH
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.
Raleigh
71
#1035 nationally
Springfield
74
#653 nationally
Raleigh leads in median household income ($82,424 vs $45,113). Springfield leads in walk score (42 vs 31). Springfield leads in cost of living index (84 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Raleigh, NC | Springfield, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1035) | 74 (#653) |
| Population | 470,763 | 58,082 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,237 | $190,008 |
| Median Household Income | $82,424 | $45,113 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 32.0 | 37.6 |
| School Rating | 7.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+29.5 |
C-
71 Score
Raleigh, NC
Research Triangle innovation hub
Median Home
$435,237
Population
470,763
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Southeast
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C
74 Score
Springfield, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$190,008
Population
58,082
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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