Rolling Meadows, IL 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.

Rolling Meadows

77.3

#260 nationally

vs

Springfield

69.4

#1222 nationally

Rolling Meadows leads in crime level (2.7 vs 24.4). Rolling Meadows leads in median household income ($91,287 vs $47,677). Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 42).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Rolling Meadows, IL Springfield, MA
WhereAtHome Score 77.3 (#260) 69.4 (#1222)
Population 23,329 153,672
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $342,521 $307,092
Median Household Income $91,287 $47,677
Average Commute 26.6 min 21 min
Walk Score 42 58
Crime Level 2.7 24.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 111 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 D+8.9
Rolling Meadows, IL
C+
77.3 Score

Rolling Meadows, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$342,521

Population

23,329

Crime

Low

Walk Score

42

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Springfield, MA
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

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