Springfield, TN vs Waterbury, CT
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
Waterbury
71.6
#970 nationally
Waterbury leads in crime level (8.8 vs 10.7). Springfield leads in cost of living index (94 vs 102). Springfield leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springfield, TN | Waterbury, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1671) | 71.6 (#970) |
| Population | 19,494 | 114,990 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,929 | $287,970 |
| Median Household Income | $55,392 | $51,451 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 46 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+50.9 | N/A |
Data coverage note: Springfield is missing data for 1 metric that Waterbury has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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71.6 Score
Waterbury, CT
Mid-size Connecticut city with community character
Median Home
$287,970
Population
114,990
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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