Springfield, IL vs Sun Prairie, WI
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.
Springfield
79.7
#112 nationally
Sun Prairie
72
#939 nationally
Sun Prairie leads in crime level (5.1 vs 24.7). Sun Prairie leads in median household income ($90,384 vs $62,419). Springfield leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 22.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springfield, IL | Sun Prairie, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.7 (#112) | 72 (#939) |
| Population | 112,544 | 37,890 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,630 | $447,925 |
| Median Household Income | $62,419 | $90,384 |
| Average Commute | 17.6 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 24.7 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.0 | D+51.7 |
C+
79.7 Score
Springfield, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$174,630
Population
112,544
Crime
High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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72 Score
Sun Prairie, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$447,925
Population
37,890
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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