Springfield, IL vs Wooster, 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
Wooster
76
#403 nationally
Wooster leads in crime level (7.8 vs 24.7). Springfield leads in walk score (38 vs 33). Wooster leads in average commute (16.8 min vs 17.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springfield, IL | Wooster, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.7 (#112) | 76 (#403) |
| Population | 112,544 | 27,030 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,630 | $267,893 |
| Median Household Income | $62,419 | $61,608 |
| Average Commute | 17.6 min | 16.8 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 24.7 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.0 | R+39.3 |
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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 Score
Wooster, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$267,893
Population
27,030
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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