Springfield, MO vs Waynesboro, VA
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
Waynesboro
70.4
#1109 nationally
Waynesboro leads in crime level (6.7 vs 32.3). Springfield leads in walk score (39 vs 31). Springfield leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 22.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springfield, MO | Waynesboro, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1138) | 70.4 (#1109) |
| Population | 170,188 | 23,182 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,969 | $320,177 |
| Median Household Income | $43,450 | $52,519 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 32.3 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | R+5.7 |
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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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70.4 Score
Waynesboro, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$320,177
Population
23,182
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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