Folsom, CA 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.
Folsom
67.8
#1378 nationally
Springfield
64.9
#1671 nationally
Folsom leads in median household income ($134,935 vs $55,392). Folsom leads in crime level (5.0 vs 10.7). Springfield leads in cost of living index (94 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Folsom, CA | Springfield, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1378) | 64.9 (#1671) |
| Population | 84,782 | 19,494 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $763,818 | $331,929 |
| Median Household Income | $134,935 | $55,392 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | R+50.9 |
Data coverage note: Springfield is missing data for 1 metric that Folsom has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.8 Score
Folsom, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,818
Population
84,782
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Pacific
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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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