Hickory, NC vs West Springfield Town, 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.
Hickory
70.8
#1056 nationally
West Springfield Town leads in walk score (35 vs 28). Hickory leads in cost of living index (98 vs 117). West Springfield Town leads in median household income ($67,297 vs $58,251).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hickory, NC | West Springfield Town, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,415 | 28,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,293 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $58,251 | $67,297 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 18.7 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.0 | D+8.9 |
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70.8 Score
Hickory, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$298,293
Population
44,415
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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Score
West Springfield Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
28,424
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Median Income
$67,297
Northeast
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