Side-by-side
Springfield vs Norfolk
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Springfield, MA45 | Norfolk, VA57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 45 | 57 |
| Affordability | 79 | 80 |
| Housing | 37 | 44 |
| Jobs | 23 | 37 |
| Safety | 25 | 46 |
| Climate | 73 | 100 |
| Amenities | 23 | 24 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,243 | $4,188 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,382 | $1,512 |
| Median home value | $222,700 | $271,900 |
| Median HH income | $51,339 | $64,017 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% | 4.4% |
| Population | 154.8K | 235K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 13° | 88° / 34° |
| Sunny days / yr | 192 | 227 |