| | Baton Rouge, LA | Springfield, IL | United States |
| Overall | 93.2 | 78.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.3 | 93.7 | 100 |
| Health | 116.2 | 111.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 68.0 | 44.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $200,900 | $133,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,880.0% | 9,790.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 111.4 | 70.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 96.3 | 133.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Baton Rouge 
64 Reviews
I live hear so i can't say i hate it but i don't like More
Don't get me wrong, this is a great school filled with many great teachers. I absolutely love all of the classes I am currently in and have been in. We are taught with More
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Reviews for Springfield 
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I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there More
I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without More
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