Richmond, CA vs West Springfield Town, 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.
Richmond
60.3
#1940 nationally
West Springfield Town leads in crime level (11.4 vs 25.3). West Springfield Town leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 34.6 min). Richmond leads in walk score (59 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richmond, CA | West Springfield Town, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 114,106 | 28,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $610,065 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $86,618 | $67,297 |
| Average Commute | 34.6 min | 18.7 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 25.3 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+8.9 |
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60.3 Score
Richmond, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$610,065
Population
114,106
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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Score
West Springfield Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
28,424
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Median Income
$67,297
Northeast
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