Side-by-side
Tacoma vs Springfield
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Tacoma, WA48 | Springfield, MA45 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 48 | 45 |
| Affordability | 79 | 79 |
| Housing | 35 | 37 |
| Jobs | 24 | 23 |
| Safety | 13 | 25 |
| Climate | 92 | 73 |
| Amenities | 48 | 23 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,528 | $4,243 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,605 | $1,382 |
| Median home value | $454,600 | $222,700 |
| Median HH income | $83,857 | $51,339 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Population | 220.5K | 154.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 75° / 38° | 83° / 13° |
| Sunny days / yr | 159 | 192 |