| | Springfield, MO | Houghton, MI | United States |
| Overall | 83.9 | 80.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.5 | 93.5 | 100 |
| Health | 100.5 | 120.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 58.8 | 62.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $217,200 | $172,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,650.0% | 12,120.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 83.0 | 78.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 90.7 | 94.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Springfield 
74 Reviews
For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife More
We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a More
So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the More
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Reviews for Houghton 
5 Reviews
Houghton,MI is located in the middle of Lake Superior on the Keweenaw Peninsula. It was a boom town with the copper barons in the late 1800's and today it struggles to More
For those who are interested in a laid-back community with low cost of living, rich human history, surrounded by impressive natural beauty, Houghton is the place. The More
The 49931 zip code map to display Houghton is misleading. It implies that Isle Royale, isolated in the northern reaches of Lake Superior, is the area covered by this More
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