Springfield, MO vs Winchester, 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
Winchester
70.7
#1080 nationally
Winchester leads in crime level (6.5 vs 32.3). Winchester leads in median household income ($62,495 vs $43,450). Winchester leads in walk score (51 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springfield, MO | Winchester, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1138) | 70.7 (#1080) |
| Population | 170,188 | 27,617 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,969 | $403,554 |
| Median Household Income | $43,450 | $62,495 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 32.3 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | R+28.4 |
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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
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70.7 Score
Winchester, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$403,554
Population
27,617
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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