Peoria, IL 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.
Peoria
78.9
#153 nationally
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
Springfield leads in crime level (24.4 vs 36.8). Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 41). Peoria leads in median household income ($58,068 vs $47,677).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Peoria, IL | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.9 (#153) | 69.4 (#1222) |
| Population | 110,460 | 153,672 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $136,960 | $307,092 |
| Median Household Income | $58,068 | $47,677 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 36.8 | 24.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.7 | D+8.9 |
C+
78.9 Score
Peoria, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$136,960
Population
110,460
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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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
Northeast
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