New Brighton, MN vs Springfield, IL
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.
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
Springfield
79.7
#112 nationally
New Brighton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 24.7). New Brighton leads in median household income ($84,707 vs $62,419). Springfield leads in cost of living index (92 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Brighton, MN | Springfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#440) | 79.7 (#112) |
| Population | 22,228 | 112,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $389,217 | $174,630 |
| Median Household Income | $84,707 | $62,419 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 24.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+43.3 | R+5.0 |
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75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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79.7 Score
Springfield, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$174,630
Population
112,544
Crime
High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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