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Landon M. Mar 4, 2026

Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.

I've been here 15 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is cost of living. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the cost of living is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is excellent.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The East side vs the Springfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..

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Ava Lewis Mar 7, 2026

As someone who grew up here, it exceeded my expectations. A lot has changed in the past few years though. walkability used to be much established but now it's excellent.

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Jacob S. Mar 3, 2026

I've been living here for 10 years and I'd say the quality of life is solid. The public transit is surprisingly good compared to other places I've lived. Overall It's not for everyone but it works for us..

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