Decatur, IL vs Springfield, TN
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
64.9
#1671 nationally
Springfield leads in crime level (10.7 vs 16.5). Decatur leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 25.5 min). Springfield leads in median household income ($55,392 vs $49,039).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, IL | Springfield, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#132) | 64.9 (#1671) |
| Population | 68,670 | 19,494 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $107,169 | $331,929 |
| Median Household Income | $49,039 | $55,392 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.9 | R+50.9 |
Data coverage note: Springfield is missing data for 1 metric that Decatur has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
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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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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