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Springfield, IL vs Saginaw, MI

#57 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)

#133 Best Green Cities

#196 2005 Best Places to Live

#40 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)

#69 America's Migraine Hot Spots

#219 2005 Best Places to Live

#265 Best Green Cities

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

I have been here a hot min (since birth). it ain't that bad. there is a lot to like if you ain't mad all of the time.  More

I've lived in Saginaw and completely hated it. Dilapidated buildings throughout the city that are being used for crack smokers, drug deals, and other criminal  More

Pros: Cost of Living. This is probably one of the cheapest areas in the country. Cons: Local government has outrageous taxes and fees. No jobs, CRIME!!!!, no  More