Decatur, 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.
Decatur
79.3
#132 nationally
Springfield
74
#653 nationally
Decatur leads in crime level (16.5 vs 37.6). Springfield leads in walk score (42 vs 34). Decatur leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 20.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, IL | Springfield, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#132) | 74 (#653) |
| Population | 68,670 | 58,082 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $107,169 | $190,008 |
| Median Household Income | $49,039 | $45,113 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 37.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.9 | R+29.5 |
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79.3 Score
Decatur, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$107,169
Population
68,670
Crime
High
Walk Score
34
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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