Peabody, 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.
Peabody
64.9
#1669 nationally
Springfield
64.9
#1671 nationally
Peabody leads in median household income ($91,125 vs $55,392). Peabody leads in crime level (7.0 vs 10.7). Springfield leads in cost of living index (94 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Peabody, MA | Springfield, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1669) | 64.9 (#1671) |
| Population | 54,056 | 19,494 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $707,213 | $331,929 |
| Median Household Income | $91,125 | $55,392 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+50.9 |
Data coverage note: Springfield is missing data for 1 metric that Peabody has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.9 Score
Peabody, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$707,213
Population
54,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
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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