Verdict
Memphis leads on Weather, while Springfield leads on Affordability, Educational Attainment, Safety.
Score Comparison
Affordability
TN
56
MO
60
✓ winsEducational Attainment
TN
49
MO
56
✓ winsSafety
TN
0
MO
10
✓ winsWeather
TN
68
✓ winsMO
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Livability
TN
43
MO
43
Full Comparison
| Metric | Memphis | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 630,027 | 168,873 |
| Median Income | $48,090 ✓ | $43,450 |
| Median Rent | $1,050 | $878 ✓ |
| Median Home Value | $139,600 ✓ | $146,400 |
| Median Age | 35 | 33 |
| HS Graduation | 87% | 92% ✓ |
| Bachelor's+ | 28% | 30% ✓ |
| Broadband Access | 81% ✓ | 78% |
| Homeownership | 47% ✓ | 42% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 20 min ✓ |
| Violent Crime (per 1k) | 24.13 | 14.33 ✓ |
| Property Crime (per 1k) | 72.48 | 49.42 ✓ |
| Avg Temperature | 64°F | N/A |
| Sunny Days | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Snowfall | 3" | N/A |
| Avg Rainfall | 58" | 47" |