Champaign, IL vs Springfield, OH
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.
Champaign
77.8
#214 nationally
Springfield
74
#653 nationally
Champaign leads in crime level (13.7 vs 37.6). Champaign leads in average commute (14.8 min vs 20.1 min). Champaign leads in median household income ($58,273 vs $45,113).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champaign, IL | Springfield, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#214) | 74 (#653) |
| Population | 89,189 | 58,082 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,516 | $190,008 |
| Median Household Income | $58,273 | $45,113 |
| Average Commute | 14.8 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 37.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.1 | R+29.5 |
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77.8 Score
Champaign, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$240,516
Population
89,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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74 Score
Springfield, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$190,008
Population
58,082
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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