Ruston, LA 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.

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

vs

Springfield

69.4

#1222 nationally

Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 25). Ruston leads in crime level (11.7 vs 24.4). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 21 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Ruston, LA Springfield, MA
WhereAtHome Score 72.3 (#911) 69.4 (#1222)
Population 22,233 153,672
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $229,937 $307,092
Median Household Income $32,877 $47,677
Average Commute 13.9 min 21 min
Walk Score 25 58
Crime Level 11.7 24.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 95 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+25.4 D+8.9
Ruston, LA
C-
72.3 Score

Ruston, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$229,937

Population

22,233

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

25

Southeast View Ruston, LA →
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

Northeast View Springfield, MA →

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