Oak Park, MI vs Springfield, MA

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.

Oak Park

76.3

#365 nationally

vs

Springfield

69.4

#1222 nationally

Oak Park leads in crime level (10.9 vs 24.4). Oak Park leads in median household income ($61,991 vs $47,677). Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 45).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Oak Park, MI Springfield, MA
WhereAtHome Score 76.3 (#365) 69.4 (#1222)
Population 29,023 153,672
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $237,113 $307,092
Median Household Income $61,991 $47,677
Average Commute 21.3 min 21 min
Walk Score 45 58
Crime Level 10.9 24.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 94 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+10.6 D+8.9
Oak Park, MI
C
76.3 Score

Oak Park, MI

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Median Home

$237,113

Population

29,023

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

45

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Springfield, MA
D+
69.4 Score

Springfield, MA

Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character

Median Home

$307,092

Population

153,672

Crime

High

Walk Score

58

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