Medford, 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.
Medford
67.7
#1394 nationally
Springfield
64.9
#1671 nationally
Medford leads in crime level (4.9 vs 10.7). Medford leads in median household income ($114,863 vs $55,392). Springfield leads in cost of living index (94 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Medford, MA | Springfield, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1394) | 64.9 (#1671) |
| Population | 58,744 | 19,494 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $842,743 | $331,929 |
| Median Household Income | $114,863 | $55,392 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+50.9 |
Data coverage note: Springfield is missing data for 1 metric that Medford has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.7 Score
Medford, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$842,743
Population
58,744
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
68
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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