Muscatine, IA 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.
Muscatine
81.4
#43 nationally
Springfield
64.9
#1671 nationally
Muscatine leads in crime level (6.7 vs 10.7). Muscatine leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 25.5 min). Muscatine leads in median household income ($58,474 vs $55,392).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Muscatine, IA | Springfield, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#43) | 64.9 (#1671) |
| Population | 23,341 | 19,494 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $196,852 | $331,929 |
| Median Household Income | $58,474 | $55,392 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 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+14.9 | R+50.9 |
Data coverage note: Springfield is missing data for 1 metric that Muscatine has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
B-
81.4 Score
Muscatine, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$196,852
Population
23,341
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
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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