2024 Compare Cities Health:
Springfield, IL vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- There are 261 physicians per 100,000 people in Chicago.
- There are 377 physicians per 100,000 people in Springfield.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Springfield, ILChicago, ILUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)67.347.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)273155
 Superfund Sites (100=best)96.695.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.377261210
 Health Cost10491100
(100 = best)
Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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hugh · 
Over 3 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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