Lancaster, OH 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.
Lancaster
70.3
#1116 nationally
Springfield
64.9
#1671 nationally
Springfield leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 27 min). Springfield leads in median household income ($55,392 vs $52,716). Springfield leads in crime level (10.7 vs 11.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, OH | Springfield, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1116) | 64.9 (#1671) |
| Population | 41,422 | 19,494 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,719 | $331,929 |
| Median Household Income | $52,716 | $55,392 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.1 | R+50.9 |
Data coverage note: Springfield is missing data for 1 metric that Lancaster has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.3 Score
Lancaster, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$279,719
Population
41,422
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
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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