Springfield, IL vs White Plains, NY
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
White Plains
70
#1149 nationally
White Plains leads in crime level (3.1 vs 24.7). White Plains leads in median household income ($109,551 vs $62,419). Springfield leads in cost of living index (92 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springfield, IL | White Plains, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.7 (#112) | 70 (#1149) |
| Population | 112,544 | 61,288 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,630 | $808,808 |
| Median Household Income | $62,419 | $109,551 |
| Average Commute | 17.6 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 24.7 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 160 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.0 | D+26.3 |
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-
70 Score
White Plains, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$808,808
Population
61,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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