Springfield, MO vs Staunton, VA
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
70.1
#1138 nationally
Staunton
75.3
#477 nationally
Staunton leads in crime level (3.9 vs 32.3). Staunton leads in median household income ($59,731 vs $43,450). Springfield leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 22.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springfield, MO | Staunton, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1138) | 75.3 (#477) |
| Population | 170,188 | 25,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,969 | $319,190 |
| Median Household Income | $43,450 | $59,731 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 32.3 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+13.4 |
C-
70.1 Score
Springfield, MO
Mid-size Missouri city with community character
Median Home
$246,969
Population
170,188
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
View Springfield, MO →
C
75.3 Score
Staunton, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$319,190
Population
25,915
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Northeast
View Staunton, VA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Springfield for: