Springfield, IL vs Sugar Hill, GA
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.
Springfield
79.7
#112 nationally
Sugar Hill
67.1
#1466 nationally
Sugar Hill leads in crime level (5.1 vs 24.7). Springfield leads in walk score (38 vs 8). Springfield leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springfield, IL | Sugar Hill, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.7 (#112) | 67.1 (#1466) |
| Population | 112,544 | 25,889 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,630 | $457,390 |
| Median Household Income | $62,419 | $94,520 |
| Average Commute | 17.6 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 8 |
| Crime Level | 24.7 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.0 | D+16.5 |
C+
79.7 Score
Springfield, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$174,630
Population
112,544
Crime
High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
View Springfield, IL →
D+
67.1 Score
Sugar Hill, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$457,390
Population
25,889
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
8
Southeast
View Sugar Hill, GA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Springfield for: