Garden City, MI vs Springfield, MA
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.
Garden City
80.2
#88 nationally
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
Garden City leads in crime level (7.7 vs 24.4). Garden City leads in median household income ($63,630 vs $47,677). Springfield leads in average commute (21 min vs 26.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garden City, MI | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#88) | 69.4 (#1222) |
| Population | 26,325 | 153,672 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,556 | $307,092 |
| Median Household Income | $63,630 | $47,677 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 24.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+8.9 |
B-
80.2 Score
Garden City, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$207,556
Population
26,325
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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D+
69.4 Score
Springfield, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$307,092
Population
153,672
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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