Springfield, TN vs Whittier, CA
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
Whittier
61.9
#1886 nationally
Springfield leads in cost of living index (94 vs 165). Whittier leads in median household income ($89,686 vs $55,392). Springfield leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springfield, TN | Whittier, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1671) | 61.9 (#1886) |
| Population | 19,494 | 84,143 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,929 | $826,386 |
| Median Household Income | $55,392 | $89,686 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 64 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 13.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+50.9 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Springfield is missing data for 1 metric that Whittier 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-
61.9 Score
Whittier, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$826,386
Population
84,143
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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