Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Daly City, CA
VS
Springfield, MO
🏆 Daly City leads 12 of 23 categories
Daly City
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$114,910 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
78 ✓ Safer
Population
103,648
Springfield
Missouri
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.3 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$43,450
Violent Crime Index
310⚠ High
Population
168,873 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Daly City, CA
Pros
Households earn $71,460 more per year on average
75% less violent crime than Springfield
Cooler summers — July highs near 62°F vs 88°F
More college-educated — 38.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 43°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,073,100
Higher rents — median is $2,554/mo
Cost of living runs 29% higher than Springfield
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Springfield, MO
Pros
Homes cost $927k less ($146,400 vs $1,073,100)
Rent averages $1676/mo less ($878 vs $2,554)
29% cheaper overall cost of living than Daly City
Commutes run 12 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.6 pts lower (4.8%)
Living costs sit below the national average (index 89.3)
Cons
Median income trails Daly City by $71,460/yr
Violent crime (1178.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (4184.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Daly City
Median Income
$71,460
$114,910 vs $43,450/yr
Daly City
Violent Crime
75% lower
296.3 vs 1178.1 per 100k
Springfield
Cost of Living
29% cheaper
COL index 89.3 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Springfield
Median Home Value
$927k less
$146,400 vs $1,073,100
Springfield
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
4.8% vs 5.4% unemployment
Springfield
Summer Heat
26.4°F warmer
July avg high 88.2°F vs 61.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Daly City, CA | Springfield, MO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 89.3 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $1,073,100⚠ High | $146,400 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,554⚠ High | $878 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $114,910 ✓ Higher | $43,450 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High | 4.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.8 min⚠ High | 18.1 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.1% ✓ Higher | 7.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 81 ✓ Safer | 266⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 78 ✓ Safer | 310⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 86 ✓ Safer | 199⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | B+ (105) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.3:1 | 13.9:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 38.5% ✓ Higher | 30.0% |
| High School or Higher | 87.8% | 91.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Jefferson Elementary | SPRINGFIELD R-XII |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer | 43.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 61.8°F | 88.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.6" ✓ Drier | 46.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 13.7" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 103,648 | 168,873 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 41.4 ✓ Older | 33.3 |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.2% ✓ Higher | 42.3% |
| Under 18 | 14.8% | 17.4% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 19.5% ✓ More | 15.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Daly City's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Springfield's 89.3 (US average = 100).
Springfield is 29% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Daly City leads 12 of 23 categories. Daly City wins 12 and Springfield wins 11. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Daly City to Springfield or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($1,073,100 vs $146,400 median home), income ($114,910 vs $43,450), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Daly City, CA and Springfield, MO are about 1,594 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.