Schaumburg, IL vs Springfield, OR
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.
Schaumburg
76.1
#384 nationally
Springfield
69.9
#1161 nationally
Schaumburg leads in crime level (2.5 vs 8.4). Schaumburg leads in median household income ($92,818 vs $60,982). Springfield leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Schaumburg, IL | Springfield, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.1 (#384) | 69.9 (#1161) |
| Population | 75,750 | 61,085 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,930 | $421,652 |
| Median Household Income | $92,818 | $60,982 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+23.1 |
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76.1 Score
Schaumburg, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,930
Population
75,750
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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D+
69.9 Score
Springfield, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$421,652
Population
61,085
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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