| Measure | Springfield (IL)Illinois, United States Remove Springfield (IL) | Lafayette (IN)Indiana, United States Remove Lafayette (IN) |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Connector Score | 6.6 | 8.3 |
| Safety | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Affordability | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| Transportation | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 4.1 | 4.5 |
| Things to do | 5.0 | 5.7 |
| Food & dining | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Places to stay | 5.7 | 5.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 2.0 | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 3.5 | 6.3 |
| Family friendliness | 6.1 | 7.0 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 3.9 | 4.6 |
| Nightlife | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.8 | 6.1 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 5.7 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $100 | $103 |
| Mid-range | $148 | $149 |
| Luxury | $241 | $238 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 89 | 93 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $800 | $1,000 |
| Median home price | $162,100 | $172,800 |
| Population | 113K | 71K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Springfield (IL) | — | 3 h 37 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | History | History |
| Known for | Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Family & kids | National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Pro sports, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: The Illinois State Fair in August, legi… | — |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.