$100k a year, no longer in Tucson
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 Tucson
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Springfield is everything that isn't rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,249/mo
14% cheaper than Tucson(vs $1,444/mo)
4.7%
$183/mo more in state tax than Tucson
vs 2.5% in Tucson
$6,693/mo
$12 more than Tucson
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$268k
24% cheaper than Tucson
vs $352k in Tucson
491k
vs 1.1M in Tucson
field notes, weather & such.
170
pleasant days a year, in springfield.
Tucson actually gets more: 202 pleasant days a year.
Noticeably quieter than Tucson. About 52% fewer events on a typical month.
50/100
24% lower than Tucson
vs 66/100 in Tucson
Closest outdoor draw: Bennett Spring State Park, 41.7 mi.
89/100
33% higher than Tucson
vs 67/100 in Tucson
9
44% fewer than Tucson
vs 16 nonstops in Tucson
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