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Springfield, MO vs Princeton, NJ

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

#86 Best Green Cities

#119 2005 Best Places to Live

#1 Best and Worst Airports to make a Connection List

#2 Best Airports to Make a Connection

#4 Most Competitive Private Colleges

#6 Most Competitive Public Colleges

#6 Sleep in the City Study

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

#74 Best Green Cities

#169 2005 Best Places to Live

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

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More