Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Davenport, IA
VS
Springfield, MO
🏆 Davenport leads 12 of 22 categories
Davenport
Iowa
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.3
Median Household Income
$59,890 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
101,448
Springfield
Missouri
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.3
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.
Davenport, IA
Pros
51% less violent crime than Springfield
Households earn $16,440 more per year on average
Living costs sit below the national average (index 89.3)
Cons
Violent crime (581.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3540.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Springfield, MO
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 43°F vs 31°F
Living costs sit below the national average (index 89.3)
Cons
Median income trails Davenport by $16,440/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
Davenport
Median Income
$16,440
$59,890 vs $43,450/yr
Davenport
Violent Crime
51% lower
581.4 vs 1178.1 per 100k
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 89.3 on the COL index
Springfield
Summer Heat
4.3°F warmer
July avg high 88.2°F vs 83.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Davenport, IA | Springfield, MO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 89.3 | 89.3 |
| Median Home Value | $155,100 | $146,400 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $890 | $878 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $59,890 ✓ Higher | $43,450 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0%⚠ High | 4.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.5 min | 18.1 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.7% ✓ Higher | 7.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 159⚠ High ✓ Safer | 266⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High ✓ Safer | 310⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 169⚠ High ✓ Safer | 199⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) | B+ (105) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 13.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.5% | 30.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.0% ✓ Higher | 91.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Davenport Comm School District | SPRINGFIELD R-XII |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 31.0°F | 43.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 83.9°F | 88.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.8" ✓ Drier | 46.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 36.1" | 13.7" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 101,448 | 168,873 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.4 ✓ Older | 33.3 |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.2% ✓ Higher | 42.3% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% ✓ More | 17.4% |
| Over 65 | 16.2% ✓ More | 15.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Davenport's cost of living index is 89.3 vs Springfield's 89.3 (US average = 100).
Both have a similar overall cost of living.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Davenport leads 12 of 22 categories. Davenport wins 12 and Springfield wins 10. 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 Davenport to Springfield or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($155,100 vs $146,400 median home), income ($59,890 vs $43,450), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Davenport, IA and Springfield, MO are about 334 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.