Springfield, MA vs Sulphur, LA

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

vs

Sulphur

77.6

#235 nationally

Sulphur leads in crime level (10.3 vs 24.4). Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 30). Sulphur leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 21 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Springfield, MA Sulphur, LA
WhereAtHome Score 69.4 (#1222) 77.6 (#235)
Population 153,672 20,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $307,092 $203,049
Median Household Income $47,677 $53,606
Average Commute 21 min 17.2 min
Walk Score 58 30
Crime Level 24.4 10.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 110 93
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.9 R+39.6
Springfield, MA
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

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Sulphur, LA
C+
77.6 Score

Sulphur, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$203,049

Population

20,400

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

30

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