I will respond, yes you’re right, Springfield specifically has no shortage of places to live! That’s actually one awesome thing about living here that I appreciate.

However, we are still effected by the disproportionate increases to rent versus minimum wage, and I’m not saying it’s the fault of anyone, but the people making the least money are still out of luck when it comes to finding an affordable apartment, let alone a house to buy. My point is that it is better in Springfield and the gap is smaller than many places in the country, but it’s still there and people are still struggling.