Southfield, MI 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.
Southfield
73.4
#746 nationally
Springfield
74
#653 nationally
Southfield leads in crime level (13.5 vs 37.6). Southfield leads in median household income ($63,980 vs $45,113). Springfield leads in walk score (42 vs 34).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Southfield, MI | Springfield, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#746) | 74 (#653) |
| Population | 75,687 | 58,082 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $258,011 | $190,008 |
| Median Household Income | $63,980 | $45,113 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 13.5 | 37.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | R+29.5 |
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73.4 Score
Southfield, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$258,011
Population
75,687
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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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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