Springfield, MO 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
70.1
#1138 nationally
Streamwood
76.8
#319 nationally
Streamwood leads in crime level (3.5 vs 32.3). Streamwood leads in median household income ($94,951 vs $43,450). Springfield leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 29.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springfield, MO | Streamwood, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1138) | 76.8 (#319) |
| Population | 170,188 | 37,780 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,969 | $336,661 |
| Median Household Income | $43,450 | $94,951 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 32.3 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+42.0 |
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70.1 Score
Springfield, MO
Mid-size Missouri city with community character
Median Home
$246,969
Population
170,188
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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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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