I think I'd choose Springfield over Iowa City. It seems like Iowa would have every problem Springfield does and then more, and it wouldn't have Springfield's good qualities.

Yea I’m not an idiot (difference between fireworks and gunshots), but thanks. And it’s always gunshots 🤷‍♂️

Rule of thumb, assume they're always gunshots.

Keep your doors locked and get security cameras and avoid fucking around where possible.

They're about the same.

Iowa has Des Moines, which is unironically a name for manure.

Springfield is cheap.

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lmaooooo

So I have been around the block a few times in terms of these kinds of decisions. What I have found is just about everything is the same everywhere in the US EXCEPT (but not limited to):

Cost of living/local government policies

Climate/geography/city environment (if you like to "get out" and do stuff, this matters.)

Specific jobs.

I just moved from FL to Springfield simply for the cost of living. FL is pretty top notch in terms of government/climate/jobs, but the cost of living sucks and Springfield has great compromises in all other areas. PLUS MO is centrally located in the US, so I can now drive (flying phobia) to other states like CO for vacations more easily.

What are the 2 jobs?

You do realize there are fireworks that have one fuse with multiple shots from them right?!?!?!

You are right. I should visit iowa. Thanks for this

I mean I've never been to Iowa.... But weather is gonna be a bit different.

-More snow

-Less Humidity in the summer

-slightly cooler summers

-more interesting tornado season

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Census wise Iowa City is a lot smaller than Springfield, so that's either something you'll love or hate, that's for you to decide. Why not take a week vacation to Iowa City and see if its someplace you might see yourself?

Another thought process is your only young once, you already know Springfield, it might be better to learn a different area while you have little obligations?

Why do you say that?

Move!

Iowa city

I do not have family in both the states. I have couple of friends in Springfield but they may relocate to some other states. I prefer balanced weather.

• Like in terms of social life and quantity of life.?

What city in Iowa?

Like in terms of social life ,quality of life and safety.

What are some pros and cons that make you lean one way or another? Do you have friends and family in the Springfield area? Would you prefer a colder winter with a little bit cooler summer? Iowa is pretty boring IMO. Not like Missouri isn’t but at least we have KC & STL.

Can you provide more details? I have lived in Springfield and Iowa.

It is common in every town and city not unique to just Springfield

Money mainly

Red’s Giant Hamburg, Cashew Chef, New China, Greek Belly, The 7th On Walnut (formerly Chicago Cheesesteak), Van Gogh’s

Keep it for the next young lady. It’ll be a great investment.

Not all. The neighborhood market on Grand & Campbell has never been 24 hours, even before Covid.

Karai ramen, Brothers Tacos, Thai Express, George’s, Big Red Hamburg.

Why's this posted here? It's not an issue exclusive to the Springfield locations. Most UPS stores are like this.