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Kansas City, MO vs Springfield, MO

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Highlights
- The Median Age in Springfield is 2.4 years younger than in Kansas City.
- Springfield housing costs are 6.6% less expensive than Kansas City housing costs.
- The average commute for residents of Springfield is 4.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Kansas City.
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Overview
 Kansas City, MOSpringfield, MOUnited States
 476,974165,785321,004,407
 $50,136$34,775$57,652
 35.232.837.8
 $146,300$136,700$231,200
 4.6%2.9%3.7%
 21.7617.6826.38

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Reviews for Kansas City    82 Reviews
Kansas City, MO is Horrible and Dirty - 12/13/2019
Kansas City is violent, lots of crime, criminals and people lack basic social graces. It seems like the police just outright ignore most crimes unless they are serious... Read More
Natalie | Kansas City, MO | Reply | No Replies
   

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Good Family Town, less so for Retirement - 3/21/2019
Lived in KC metro over 40 years. It is quite spread out in terms of both geographical and lifestyle. Five main counties. Some have more crime than others. Multiple... Read More
Larry | Mission, KS | Reply | No Replies
   
Extremely unfriendly. - 7/22/2018
The rest of the people are right- KC Missouri has some of the least friendly people I’ve ever met. It’s extremely hard to find a friendly face. Can’t wait to move... Read More
Amanda | Liberty, MO | Reply | 1 Reply
   
Reviews for Springfield    63 Reviews
Diversity is lacking - 4/15/2019
I lived in Springfield 2005-2007 and then again 2017-present (2019). I absolutely hate it now. My children are mixed black and white and the West Side of Springfield... Read More
Amber | Springfield, MO | Reply | 2 Replies
   

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Meh - 8/11/2018
I've lived here almost 10 years. And it's okay. It's just...okay. If you have to live in Missouri, this is a decent place to do it. I'd rather not, though. Lots of good... Read More
Ker | Springfield, MO | Reply | 1 Reply
   
What I like about Springfield Missouri - 7/29/2018
First, I am not going to talk about politics or religion. Every city is different in that respect. Okay, these are the things I like about Springfield. When it rains,... Read More
Gareth | Powersite, MO | Reply | No Replies
   
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ZIPS IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
64118, 64152, 64119, 64138, 64151, 64114, 64134, 64155, 64131, 64130, 48 total
ZIPS IN SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
65807 65802 65803 65804 65810 65809 65806
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