with $100k coming in, swapping out of Lexington
changea dispatch from
springfield
MO
37.21°N
93.29°W
Springfield is the birthplace of Route 66 (the road was officially named in a meeting here in 1926), Bass Pro Shops' world headquarters, and the gateway to the Ozarks. Wonders of Wildlife (next to the Bass Pro store) is genuinely one of the best aquariums in America. The city itself is friendly, affordable, and surprisingly leafy. Branson is 30 miles south for the lake-and-show experience.
in our guides
the verdict
less monthly outlay than Lexington
You'd feel the difference in Springfield. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to Lexington.
a quick ledger.
$1,249/mo
16% cheaper than Lexington(vs $1,488/mo)
4.7%
$17/mo more in state tax than Lexington
vs 4.5% in Lexington
$6,693/mo
$223 more than Lexington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$268k
17% cheaper than Lexington
vs $324k in Lexington
491k
vs 520k in Lexington
field notes, weather & such.
170
pleasant days a year, in springfield.
Lexington edges ahead with 171 pleasant days.
Lighter on events: Lexington packs 2.6× more into a month.
50/100
17% lower than Lexington
vs 60/100 in Lexington
Closest outdoor draw: Bennett Spring State Park, 41.7 mi.
89/100
1% higher than Lexington
vs 88/100 in Lexington
9
31% fewer than Lexington
vs 13 nonstops in Lexington
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