Springfield, IL vs Watertown, 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
Watertown
73.9
#667 nationally
Watertown leads in crime level (5.2 vs 24.7). Springfield leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 24.2 min). Watertown leads in walk score (41 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springfield, IL | Watertown, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.7 (#112) | 73.9 (#667) |
| Population | 112,544 | 22,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,630 | $333,129 |
| Median Household Income | $62,419 | $67,189 |
| Average Commute | 17.6 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 24.7 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.0 | R+16.4 |
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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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73.9 Score
Watertown, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$333,129
Population
22,692
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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