Side-by-side
Springfield vs Richmond
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Springfield, MA45 | Richmond, VA55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 45 | 55 |
| Affordability | 79 | 80 |
| Housing | 37 | 33 |
| Jobs | 23 | 42 |
| Safety | 25 | 36 |
| Climate | 73 | 100 |
| Amenities | 23 | 27 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,243 | $4,197 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,382 | $1,507 |
| Median home value | $222,700 | $328,100 |
| Median HH income | $51,339 | $62,671 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% | 4.2% |
| Population | 154.8K | 227.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 13° | 90° / 28° |
| Sunny days / yr | 192 | 225 |