Baltimore, MD vs Springfield, IL

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.

Baltimore

75.5

#444 nationally

vs

Springfield

79.7

#112 nationally

Springfield leads in crime level (24.7 vs 44.0). Springfield leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 30.1 min). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 38).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Springfield, IL
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 79.7 (#112)
Population 565,239 112,544
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $174,630
Median Household Income $58,349 $62,419
Average Commute 30.1 min 17.6 min
Walk Score 64 38
Crime Level 44.0 24.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 92
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 R+5.0
Baltimore, MD
C
75.5 Score

Baltimore, MD

Major Maryland city with a diverse economy

Median Home

$189,754

Population

565,239

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

64

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Springfield, IL
C+
79.7 Score

Springfield, IL

Mid-size Illinois city with community character

Median Home

$174,630

Population

112,544

Crime

High

Walk Score

38

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