Passaic, NJ 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.
Passaic
65
#1661 nationally
Springfield
79.7
#112 nationally
Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 38). Springfield leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 25.1 min). Springfield leads in cost of living index (92 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Passaic, NJ | Springfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1661) | 79.7 (#112) |
| Population | 68,903 | 112,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $560,282 | $174,630 |
| Median Household Income | $57,832 | $62,419 |
| Average Commute | 25.1 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 82 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 19.7 | 24.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+5.0 |
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65 Score
Passaic, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$560,282
Population
68,903
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
Northeast
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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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