| | Springfield, IL | Downers Grove, IL | United States |
| Overall | 78.4 | 108.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.7 | 100.4 | 100 |
| Health | 111.8 | 94.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 44.4 | 130.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $133,300 | $389,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,790.0% | 9,780.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 70.0 | 120.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 133.8 | 141.0 | 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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Reviews for Downers Grove 
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I have been living in Downers Grove since 1988. I used to work in Bank and couple other had been served couple other firms in managerial level. I found the best Tax More
Quiet fmily neighborhoods with good More
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