Springfield, MA vs Sugar Land, TX
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
Sugar Land
75
#525 nationally
Sugar Land leads in crime level (2.1 vs 24.4). Sugar Land leads in median household income ($132,247 vs $47,677). Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springfield, MA | Sugar Land, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1222) | 75 (#525) |
| Population | 153,672 | 108,515 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,092 | $449,277 |
| Median Household Income | $47,677 | $132,247 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 24.4 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+1.6 |
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
75 Score
Sugar Land, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$449,277
Population
108,515
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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