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Rent vs buy in Springfield -what makes sense?
First post here. Crime rate is something to consider -Springfield sits at 777.2 per 100K. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $945/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
Pros:
- Good job market
- Nice parks and trails
- Low taxes
- Strong sense of community
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons:
- Cold winters
- High property taxes
- Lack of diversity
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Homelessness issues downtown
It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
Pros:
- Good job market
- Nice parks and trails
- Low taxes
- Strong sense of community
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons:
- Cold winters
- High property taxes
- Lack of diversity
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Homelessness issues downtown
It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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