Southfield, MI 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.
Southfield
73.4
#746 nationally
Springfield
64.9
#1671 nationally
Springfield leads in crime level (10.7 vs 13.5). Southfield leads in median household income ($63,980 vs $55,392). Southfield leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 25.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Southfield, MI | Springfield, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#746) | 64.9 (#1671) |
| Population | 75,687 | 19,494 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $258,011 | $331,929 |
| Median Household Income | $63,980 | $55,392 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 13.5 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | R+50.9 |
Data coverage note: Springfield is missing data for 1 metric that Southfield has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.4 Score
Southfield, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$258,011
Population
75,687
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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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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