Springfield, IL vs Waukesha, WI
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
Waukesha
73.6
#715 nationally
Waukesha leads in crime level (3.1 vs 24.7). Waukesha leads in median household income ($77,558 vs $62,419). Springfield leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 21.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springfield, IL | Waukesha, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.7 (#112) | 73.6 (#715) |
| Population | 112,544 | 70,446 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,630 | $428,498 |
| Median Household Income | $62,419 | $77,558 |
| Average Commute | 17.6 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 24.7 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.0 | R+19.8 |
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
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C
73.6 Score
Waukesha, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$428,498
Population
70,446
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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