strangedange OP t1_izd10bw wrote on December 8, 2022 at 5:00 AM

Reply to comment by Always_0421 in Looking to move to Springfield - Some comparisons by strangedange

Ugh, I feel like you could copy / paste those descriptors across many of the large and even medium-sized cities across the country. I really don't want to live in like a po-dunk town but if they're safe and affordable I guess that's what I'll have to look into it.

Low_Tourist t1_izd2bt7 wrote on December 8, 2022 at 5:13 AM

This is absolutely a po-dunk town, but with bigger city problems. It's not an escape from what you're living in.

We're the 3rd largest city in the state, after KC and St Louis. And with that, comes those same issues, just on a smaller scale.

Globalksp t1_izd3y47 wrote on December 8, 2022 at 5:29 AM

I second this. I've lived all over the US, large city and small town and this is a good, concise way to say it.

strangedange OP t1_izd4e2v wrote on December 8, 2022 at 5:34 AM

Do you have a favorite place you've lived?

Globalksp t1_izd6psn wrote on December 8, 2022 at 5:59 AM

Oh lord... that's a tough one. If I had to again live in any of the previous places I've lived, I don't really know where I'd choose, but these came to mind: New Orleans came to mind first, followed by Portland, OR (but, ugh, not lately), Lancaster County Pennsylvania (rather similar to here, but, much better in my opinion), and Charlottesville, VA.

Perhaps start looking into Charlottesville, VA. It's a great little town.

strangedange OP t1_izd8o20 wrote on December 8, 2022 at 6:21 AM

Thanks! I looked at Springfield, OR, but I'm not sure it will be any different than here. I'll check out Charlottesville!