Springfield, OR vs Worcester, MA
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
69.9
#1161 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 46). Springfield leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 26.4 min). Springfield leads in median household income ($60,982 vs $52,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springfield, OR | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1161) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 61,085 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $421,652 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $60,982 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.1 | D+10.0 |
D+
69.9 Score
Springfield, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$421,652
Population
61,085
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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