same $100k income, fresh start from Washington
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
lighter monthly cost than Washington
Springfield runs on a fraction of Washington's budget. Same paycheck, real lifestyle upgrade.
a quick ledger.
$1,249/mo
47% cheaper than Washington(vs $2,352/mo)
4.7%
$317/mo less in state tax than Washington
vs 8.5% in Washington
$6,693/mo
$1,420 more than Washington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$268k
57% cheaper than Washington
vs $626k in Washington
491k
vs 6.3M in Washington
field notes, weather & such.
170
pleasant days a year, in springfield.
Washington has the edge here, logging 177 pleasant days a year.
Washington hosts 10.1× more events.
50/100
43% lower than Washington
vs 87/100 in Washington
Closest outdoor draw: Bennett Spring State Park, 41.7 mi.
89/100
9% lower than Washington
vs 98/100 in Washington
9
94% fewer than Washington
vs 160 nonstops in Washington
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