01 · the cities
Naples
Naples brings wealthy retirees to the Gulf coast for genuinely some of the prettiest beaches in Florida, and the sunsets at the pier are a community ritual (everyone gathers, no one talks). The downtown along Fifth Avenue is pastel and breezy. Mercato has the upscale restaurants. The Everglades' western edge starts just south of town. Affluent, sunny, and quieter than the east-coast Florida cities.
full dispatch→Springfield
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.
full dispatch→02 · the money
Median rent
Median rent
$2,719/mo
$1,249/mo
$1,470/mo less than Naples (118%)
Median home price
Median home price
$679k
$268k
$411k less than Naples
State income tax
State income tax
0%
4.7%
Gross left after rent
Gross left after rent
$5,614/mo
$6,693/mo
Springfield has $1,079/mo more gross after rent at $100k
Gross left after rent reflects state income tax but not federal, based on $100k salary. Enter your salary to find your ideal city.
03 · the weather
Pleasant days/yr
Pleasant days/yr
261 days
170 days
91 fewer than Naples
Extreme heat days
Extreme heat days
0 days
12 days
days above 95°F per year
Extreme cold days
Extreme cold days
0 days
20 days
days below 20°F per year
Springfield has 12 more days above 95°F each year than Naples. Springfield drops below 20°F on 20 more days per year than Naples.
04 · the life
OutdoorScore
OutdoorScore
58 / 100
50 / 100
8.0 pts behind Naples
Nonstop flights
Nonstop flights
34 routes
9 routes
25 fewer direct routes than Naples
Metro size
Metro size
404k metro
491k metro
the verdict
6
Naples
categories won
3
Springfield
categories won
Naples wins on weather and lifestyle. Springfield has the edge on money.
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