Population
Springfield
113,714
Melbourne
85,718
Median Income
Springfield
$65,537
Melbourne
$64,504
Home Value
Springfield
$155,200
Melbourne
$272,900
Rent
Springfield
$945
Melbourne
$1,411
Crime Rate
Springfield
9.01
Melbourne
9.03
Cost of Living
Springfield
101.0
Melbourne
115.7
Avg Temp
Springfield
N/A
Melbourne
N/A
Unemployment
Springfield
6.7%
Melbourne
4.4%
How Similar Are Springfield & Melbourne?
Melbourne is Springfield's #11 most similar city
4 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Springfield
113,714
Melbourne
85,718
Springfield has a 25% larger population than Melbourne.
Violent Crime
Springfield
9.01
Melbourne
9.03
Both cities have similar violent crime — just a 0% difference.
Property Crime
Springfield
49.11
Melbourne
30.20
Springfield has a 39% higher property crime than Melbourne.
Political Leaning
Springfield
51.6%
Melbourne
59.9%
Both cities lean Republican, but Melbourne has a stronger Republican lean (14% difference).
Unemployment
Springfield
6.7%
Melbourne
4.4%
Springfield has a 34% higher unemployment than Melbourne.
Median Income
Springfield
$65,537
Melbourne
$64,504
Both cities have similar median income — just a 2% difference.
Home Values
Springfield
$155,200
Melbourne
$272,900
Melbourne has a 43% higher home values than Springfield.
Education
Springfield
24.6%
Melbourne
24.1%
Both cities have similar education — just a 2% difference.
Demographics
Springfield
70.5%
Melbourne
75.2%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 6% difference.
Cost of Living
Springfield
101.0
Melbourne
115.7
Melbourne has a 13% higher cost of living than Springfield.
4 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Springfield and Melbourne share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Melbourne
Cost of Living & Affordability — Springfield leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDSpringfield has a fair market rent (1br) of $970 vs $1,478 in Melbourne (34% lower). Springfield has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,203 vs $1,709 in Melbourne (30% lower). Springfield scores 102.4 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 144.0 in Melbourne.
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Housing Market — Springfield leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMelbourne has a median property tax of $1,913 vs $3,224 in Springfield (69% lower). Melbourne has a median home value of $272,900 vs $155,200 in Springfield (43% higher). Springfield has a median rent of $945 vs $1,411 in Melbourne (33% lower).
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Melbourne leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMelbourne has a unemployment rate of 4.4% compared to 6.7% in Springfield. Springfield: 55,195 vs Melbourne: 42,351 for labor force. Melbourne has a government sector of 45.6% compared to 35.0% in Springfield.
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Crime & Safety — Melbourne leads
Source: FBI UCRMelbourne has a burglary rate (per 1k) of 4.69 compared to 15.25 in Springfield. Melbourne has a property crime rate (per 1k) of 30.20 compared to 49.11 in Springfield. Melbourne has a property crime clearance of 19.8% compared to 12.0% in Springfield.
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Springfield leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauSpringfield has a bachelor's degree or higher of 24.6% compared to 24.1% in Melbourne. Springfield has a high school diploma or higher of 43.8% compared to 42.9% in Melbourne.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSpringfield has a population of 113,714, about 1.3x the size of Melbourne (85,718). Springfield skews younger with a median age of 40.7 vs 42.3.
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Springfield
Melbourne
Healthcare — Melbourne leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareMelbourne: 3.5 vs Springfield: 2.7 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
Nearby Hospitals
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMelbourne has a bicycle of 0.5% compared to 0.4% in Springfield. Springfield has a public transit of 1.7% compared to 1.3% in Melbourne. Melbourne has a work from home of 13.1% compared to 12.1% in Springfield.
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