Springfield, IL vs Westlake, 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.
Springfield
79.7
#112 nationally
Westlake
76.3
#366 nationally
Westlake leads in crime level (0.8 vs 24.7). Westlake leads in median household income ($103,658 vs $62,419). Springfield leads in walk score (38 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springfield, IL | Westlake, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.7 (#112) | 76.3 (#366) |
| Population | 112,544 | 33,972 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,630 | $428,966 |
| Median Household Income | $62,419 | $103,658 |
| Average Commute | 17.6 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 24.7 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.0 | D+31.5 |
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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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76.3 Score
Westlake, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$428,966
Population
33,972
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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