Population
Springfield
169,432
Knoxville
193,721
Median Income
Springfield
$45,984
Knoxville
$50,994
Home Value
Springfield
$165,200
Knoxville
$214,000
Rent
Springfield
$920
Knoxville
$1,116
Crime Rate
Springfield
11.79
Knoxville
7.40
Cost of Living
Springfield
83.8
Knoxville
95.4
Avg Temp
Springfield
N/A
Knoxville
N/A
Unemployment
Springfield
4.3%
Knoxville
4.4%
How Similar Are Springfield & Knoxville?
Knoxville is Springfield's #11 most similar city
4 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Springfield
169,432
Knoxville
193,721
Knoxville has a 13% larger population than Springfield.
Violent Crime
Springfield
11.79
Knoxville
7.40
Springfield has a 37% higher violent crime than Knoxville.
Property Crime
Springfield
41.85
Knoxville
27.21
Springfield has a 35% higher property crime than Knoxville.
Political Leaning
Springfield
59.7%
Knoxville
59.0%
Both cities lean Republican with similar vote shares — 1% difference.
Unemployment
Springfield
4.3%
Knoxville
4.4%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 1% difference.
Median Income
Springfield
$45,984
Knoxville
$50,994
Both cities have similar median income — just a 10% difference.
Home Values
Springfield
$165,200
Knoxville
$214,000
Knoxville has a 23% higher home values than Springfield.
Education
Springfield
19.4%
Knoxville
21.5%
Both cities have similar education — just a 10% difference.
Demographics
Springfield
85.2%
Knoxville
72.2%
Springfield has a 15% higher demographics than Knoxville.
Cost of Living
Springfield
83.8
Knoxville
95.4
Knoxville has a 12% higher cost of living than Springfield.
4 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Springfield and Knoxville share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Cost of Living & Affordability — Springfield leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDSpringfield has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,095 vs $1,471 in Knoxville (26% lower). Springfield has a fair market rent (1br) of $883 vs $1,184 in Knoxville (25% lower). Springfield scores 91.9 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 113.2 in Knoxville.
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Housing Market — Springfield leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSpringfield has a vacancy rate of 5.4% compared to 10.5% in Knoxville. Knoxville has a median home value of $214,000 vs $165,200 in Springfield (23% higher). Springfield has a median rent of $920 vs $1,116 in Knoxville (18% lower).
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Knoxville leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSKnoxville has a work from home of 11.1% compared to 9.0% in Springfield. Knoxville: 102,903 vs Springfield: 87,804 for labor force. Knoxville has a median household income of $50,994 vs $45,984 in Springfield (10% higher).
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Crime & Safety — Knoxville leads
Source: FBI UCRKnoxville has a burglary rate (per 1k) of 3.29 compared to 7.27 in Springfield. Knoxville has a assault rate (per 1k) of 5.83 compared to 9.44 in Springfield. Knoxville has a violent crime rate (per 1k) of 7.40 compared to 11.79 in Springfield.
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Knoxville leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauKnoxville has a bachelor's degree or higher of 21.5% compared to 19.4% in Springfield. Knoxville has a high school diploma or higher of 38.8% compared to 37.9% in Springfield.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSKnoxville has a population of 193,721, about 1.1x the size of Springfield (169,432).
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Black
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Springfield
Knoxville
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareSpringfield: 4 vs Knoxville: 3 for with emergency services. Knoxville: 3.5 vs Springfield: 2.5 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Springfield leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSpringfield has a bicycle of 0.5% compared to 0.3% in Knoxville. Knoxville has a work from home of 11.1% compared to 9.0% in Springfield. Springfield has a public transit of 1.4% compared to 1.2% in Knoxville.
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