Springfield, OH vs Wilmington, NC
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
74
#653 nationally
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Springfield leads in walk score (42 vs 32). Wilmington leads in median household income ($54,891 vs $45,113). Springfield leads in cost of living index (84 vs 101).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springfield, OH | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#653) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 58,082 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,008 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $45,113 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 37.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+29.5 | D+0.6 |
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74 Score
Springfield, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$190,008
Population
58,082
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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D+
67.8 Score
Wilmington, NC
Port City on the Cape Fear
Median Home
$421,733
Population
119,238
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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