Springdale, AR vs Worcester, 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.
Springdale
70.4
#1107 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 28). Springdale leads in cost of living index (86 vs 108). Springdale leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springdale, AR | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1107) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 92,189 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $342,415 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $58,924 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 62 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | 6.2 | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.7 | D+10.0 |
C-
70.4 Score
Springdale, AR
Poultry capital in booming Northwest Arkansas
Median Home
$342,415
Population
92,189
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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