Gardner, MA 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.
Gardner
66.9
#1484 nationally
Springfield
64.9
#1671 nationally
Springfield leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 31.7 min). Gardner leads in crime level (9.0 vs 10.7). Springfield leads in cost of living index (94 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardner, MA | Springfield, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1484) | 64.9 (#1671) |
| Population | 20,974 | 19,494 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,602 | $331,929 |
| Median Household Income | $56,974 | $55,392 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.0 | R+50.9 |
Data coverage note: Springfield is missing data for 1 metric that Gardner has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.9 Score
Gardner, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,602
Population
20,974
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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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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