| | Springfield, IL | Knoxville, TN | United States |
| Overall | 78.4 | 91.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.7 | 97.2 | 100 |
| Health | 111.8 | 97.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 44.4 | 88.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $133,300 | $314,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,790.0% | 9,560.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 70.0 | 81.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 133.8 | 100.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Springfield 
25 Reviews
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
whole town smells like dirty ***** and More
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What’s not to like? Friendly folks, mountains, rivers, lakes, streams, trees, amazing southern cuisine. Minimal traffic, solid museums, kid friendly everything, great More
I lived in Knoxville for 3 years and still go there to see a doctor of mine until my treatment is over. You could not pay me to return to Knoxville now that I foster More
This is my second residence in Knoxville and I'm loving my return after a 30 year absence. I love the city and county and the atmosphere surrounding them. What's not to More
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