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Ozark, MO vs Springfield, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Springfield or is it cheaper to live in Ozark?
- Springfield is 14.6% less expensive than Ozark.

Which city has more affordable housing, Springfield or Ozark?
- Springfield housing costs are 43.7% less expensive than Ozark housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Ozark or is Health Care more affordable in Springfield.
- Health related expenses are 11.2% more in Springfield.
 Ozark, MOSpringfield, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock78.4100
 Food & Groceries97.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock111.8100
 Housing78.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$133,300$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock70.0100
 Miscellaneous80.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Ozark    1 Reviews

A lot of out of state people are moving here based on inaccurate information from realtors, banks and home appraisers. The homes are inflated and pumped up with fake  More

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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

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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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Over 4 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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