Springfield, MA vs Streamwood, IL
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
69.4
#1222 nationally
Streamwood
76.8
#319 nationally
Streamwood leads in crime level (3.5 vs 24.4). Streamwood leads in median household income ($94,951 vs $47,677). Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springfield, MA | Streamwood, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1222) | 76.8 (#319) |
| Population | 153,672 | 37,780 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,092 | $336,661 |
| Median Household Income | $47,677 | $94,951 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 24.4 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+42.0 |
D+
69.4 Score
Springfield, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$307,092
Population
153,672
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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C
76.8 Score
Streamwood, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,661
Population
37,780
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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