Springfield, TN vs Thornton, CO
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
64.9
#1671 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $55,392). Thornton leads in crime level (7.5 vs 10.7). Springfield leads in cost of living index (94 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springfield, TN | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1671) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 19,494 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,929 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $55,392 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 32 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+50.9 | D+9.0 |
Data coverage note: Springfield is missing data for 1 metric that Thornton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.9 Score
Springfield, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,929
Population
19,494
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,392
Southeast
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D
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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