South Bend, IN 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.

South Bend

74.2

#628 nationally

vs

Springfield

79.7

#112 nationally

Springfield leads in median household income ($62,419 vs $49,056). Springfield leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 20.4 min). South Bend leads in walk score (42 vs 38).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric South Bend, IN Springfield, IL
WhereAtHome Score 74.2 (#628) 79.7 (#112)
Population 103,395 112,544
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $202,170 $174,630
Median Household Income $49,056 $62,419
Average Commute 20.4 min 17.6 min
Walk Score 42 38
Crime Level 26.4 24.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 84 92
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+1.5 R+5.0