Little Rock, AR vs Springfield, MO
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.
Little Rock
75.6
#438 nationally
Springfield
70.1
#1138 nationally
Little Rock leads in median household income ($54,891 vs $43,450). Springfield leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 21.4 min). Springfield leads in walk score (39 vs 34).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Little Rock, AR | Springfield, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#438) | 70.1 (#1138) |
| Population | 202,591 | 170,188 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $221,019 | $246,969 |
| Median Household Income | $54,891 | $43,450 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 18.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 32.3 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.1 | R+20.8 |
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75.6 Score
Little Rock, AR
Arkansas capital with Southern charm
Median Home
$221,019
Population
202,591
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Southwest
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70.1 Score
Springfield, MO
Mid-size Missouri city with community character
Median Home
$246,969
Population
170,188
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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