Springfield, IL vs Westminster, MD

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

vs

Westminster

66.3

#1565 nationally

Westminster leads in crime level (6.6 vs 24.7). Springfield leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 29.7 min). Springfield leads in cost of living index (92 vs 115).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Springfield, IL Westminster, MD
WhereAtHome Score 79.7 (#112) 66.3 (#1565)
Population 112,544 20,536
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $174,630 $470,642
Median Household Income $62,419 $71,286
Average Commute 17.6 min 29.7 min
Walk Score 38 38
Crime Level 24.7 6.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 92 115
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+5.0 R+25.0
Springfield, IL
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 →
Westminster, MD
D
66.3 Score

Westminster, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$470,642

Population

20,536

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

38

Northeast View Westminster, MD →

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