Manchester, NH 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.
Manchester
69.9
#1157 nationally
Springfield
64.9
#1671 nationally
Manchester leads in median household income ($74,040 vs $55,392). Springfield leads in cost of living index (94 vs 111). Manchester leads in crime level (9.2 vs 10.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Manchester, NH | Springfield, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1157) | 64.9 (#1671) |
| Population | 115,474 | 19,494 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $444,613 | $331,929 |
| Median Household Income | $74,040 | $55,392 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.9 | R+50.9 |
Data coverage note: Springfield is missing data for 1 metric that Manchester has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.9 Score
Manchester, NH
Mid-size New Hampshire city with community character
Median Home
$444,613
Population
115,474
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
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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