Springfield, MO vs Wilmington, DE

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

vs

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 39). Wilmington leads in median household income ($54,731 vs $43,450). Springfield leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 22.7 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Springfield, MO Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 70.1 (#1138) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 170,188 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $246,969 $330,955
Median Household Income $43,450 $54,731
Average Commute 18.1 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 39 74
Crime Level 32.3 30.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 88 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+20.8 D+32.6
Springfield, MO
C-
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

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Wilmington, DE
D+
69.2 Score

Wilmington, DE

Delaware community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$330,955

Population

71,675

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

74

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