i would say I have found that to be the case in Montana, South Dakota, Iowa, Virginia and those drivers that lost their license riding on scooters on sidewalks in downtown Denver ... i think the only time people ever attempt to drive lawfully is at their test at the DMV that first time. Many folks are terrified at the notion of taking the test again for a good reason.. they don't know how to drive according to the rules of the road.
Racism, Homeless, Crackheads, Meth Addicts, Squatters and the attitude of you owe these people something. Wait....is this the capital of America? Oh, no just Springfield, Missouri
My biggest positive about living in Springfield, Missouri: It's not California. If you're considering moving here from California, please don't. You will absolutely not be happy, and neither will we.
I watched this video when our family was deciding if we were going to relocate to Springfield. We ultimately decided that we would, but before we made that decision, we went to visit. I cannot speak to all of the items in her video because we do not live there yet, but I do want to clarify that there are better grocery stores than this video conveys. There is an amazing Aldi, much nicer than the one we currently go to, as well as a very fancy Hy-Vee. Walmart is not your only option. And because Springfield is relatively small, the drive to one of those two stores would not be very far no matter where you live in Springfield. We have not moved yet, but we are excited to now, and I don’t feel like this video paints an accurate picture from what I have seen so far, which is not extensive, but I did find better groceries stores. We also found a lot of indoor play places for toddlers and I don’t think this video highlights that option for parents.
I live north of Springfield but go there often. Everything you say is true . Walmart is definitely not the only option.What I like about Springfield is it feels smaller than it is . Now Springfield does have a high crime rate, but I think that is only in certain areas
Yes 😅 I came to the comments to make sure she was talking about Springfield 😂 This place is really nice and when you go out places people are very nice and it makes you feel comfortable and welcoming.. Food is good so far and THE HY-VEE is extremely fancy ❤
@@robertc.6441 I came here to visit and do door dash before deciding to live here. No one tipped so I lost money and I couldn't make enough gas money to get out then my car broke down. I never could find a job and I tried all the temp agencies and local non profits that help people find work. Never could get anything now I'm stuck and I'm about to lose the car and I lived in my car. I threw my life away by coming here.
My wife found a Brown Recluse hiding on the underside of the toilet seat. After that we ALWAYS checked before we sat down. Black Widows are one thing, but at least they're usually out in the open where you can see them. The Brown Recluse is SNEAKY!
Im moving to springfeild in 2 months and iv watched these videos but none of them makes any sence other than crime witch is everywere i dont see and form of complaint that makes sence or would stop me from movong there
Mexican: El Sombrero. Thai: Everyday Thai. Great burgers and other food( looks rough but food is awesome) : Lindbergs Tavern. Sushi: ( and Ramen): Karai Ramen
Thank you for your honest opinion. I grew up in this area and graduated from high school in Springfield. When I left here during my time in the navy, my cultural experiences were greatly expanded. It was in the early 1970's that I ended up in San Francico, taking a job with some doctors I had served with. California is a wonderful place. And like you, I cherish the diversity of different cultures and the variety of cuisines that are available. Upon becoming widowed, I returned back here to be close to my family who live around and work in Springfield. Presently I am residing in a rural area. But being elderly, my health is poor, my family want me to move into senior housing in Springfield. The downtown area used to be a very vibrant place with a lot of places to shop and eat. But I have heard that he crime there now is pretty high. It would be nice to find somewhere to be able to walk, shop, eat and have places for entertainment. Springfield has changed so much over the years. But so have I.
Absolutely! And that is why I pointed out that it matters where you are coming from. I am used to more sunny days than not, and for someone who has the same experience as me, this is something to consider.
This video should be titled "white lady from cali hot takes a state different from california" 😂 . Im pulling your leg tho. This persepctive is common from people from larger cities and massive metro areas. People from more rural places think there are just as many cons. Realistically though if youve got a smart head on your shoulders and love a cheaper and more freedom embracing way of life, the midwest is for you. California has nothing that makes the cost of living there worth it.
Do You realize, that Springfield, MO is mostly a college town? IF you want diversity, and authentic foods, Drive about 5 hours to your North, and come to Kansas City. ;-) We have Trader Joes, and A True City atmosphere. World Class restaurants on the country club plaza and A Night life too. Springfield is where we send our Kids to college, that's why the grocery stores stock up on pizza rolls and hot pockets. LoL. As for your concern about the chiggers and ticks, just throw a flea and tick collar on them Yung uns, like a "special necklace". just Kidding, don't do that. Bad joke.. :-) But, maybe you should know that You are pretty close to Branson MO and Table Rock Lake, for summer fun, such as Silver Dollar City and White Water park. Plenty of bumper boats and go carts and water slides too. Many Family music shows as well
You need psychiatric help. Missouri is depressing and miserable. Particularly, the Southern part. Do yourself a favor and run like hell away from that place.
I'm glad it was helpful! I would love to help with your move. The best way to reach me is via text at 916-347-8735. I hope to hear from you and best of luck with your move.
You remind me of my sister. She began her family in the Bay Area of Cali. Her husband's family mostly lives in NC. They were about to move to Charlotte and she voiced a concern that there wouldn't be enough "diversity". You're a Cali liberal that didn't do your cultural research before going to a small city in a red state. I can simplify KS, MO, IA, NE and AR for anyone considering moving there. God, family, community and guns. If any of those words make you uncomfortable, stay on the coasts.
My wife and I moved from Sacramento to Springfield in November of 2002 because her sisters lived just to the south, in Hollister, just across from Branson, but we wanted to live in a larger city. Her sisters assured us that while it does show in the wintertime, it's usually not more than an inch or so, like in a Christmas card. Two weeks after we arrived we got two and a half FEET of snow and had to break out the snow chains we used to get over the mountain passes in California. California is a completely different world compared to most of the rest of the country. The Mediterranean climate of hot, dry summers and wet, cool winters is almost boring. I've lived in a lot of places where they say, "If you don't like the weather, just wait five minutes. It'll change." In Springfield, they MEAN it! Wikipedia says the Springfield area has the most changeable weather in the country. I grew up in Illinois and Ohio, so I was no stranger to tornados, but the only person I ever knew who had actually suffered tornado damage was my wife in the Central Valley, and the only time I've ever actually seen a funnel cloud was over I-5 in Sacramento, so no place is immune from tornadoes. But Springfield is deep in what's known as Tornado Alley and they seem to come right up out of Texas and Oklahoma toward us. Only once was the warning severe enough that we went down to the basement. At that time we learned that a tornado passed at treetop level down the street behind us. There was a severe tornado that struck Joplin, just a few miles away, in 2011 that devastated part of the city. We lived in a small house on the northwest side of town, the very most rural urban area I've ever lived in. Sidewalks and curbs are a sometimes thing, less common than ditches.. It's wonderful if you're really looking for a small town vibe. The third largest city in the state, Springfield has a population of more than 350,000 people, but they like to think of themselves as living in Mayberry. The closest thing we've found to California-style Mexican food was at Cielito Linda. It's nothing fancy, but it's familiar. We enjoyed the Chinese food at the Panda Express in northeast Springfield near Glenstone and 44. The owner there told us they were proud to be the only Chinese run Chinese restaurant in Springfield. Now, there are Chinese restaurants all over Springfield, but we're told they're all run by Vietnamese. That's why you're more likely to get spring rolls instead of egg rolls. We kept seeing new buildings going up. My wife hoped they would be new stores, but they were usually just more places to eat. My wife was regularly writing to Trader Joe's to open a store in Springfield. She touted the several colleges and universities in town that might provide a somewhat more hi-brow clientele. They have a store in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and one in St. Louis, Springfield is right between them. No luck. Costco is in Kansas City and St. Louis, both more than a hundred miles away. We had to make do with Sam's Club and the many, many Walmarts. There's one Target. And grocery stores that are NOT Walmart are few and far between. Aldi is pretty good, and the nearby Food4Less has good prices. If you're looking for the good Kroger brands, there's Dillons. And Price Cutter is the local chain in competition with Walmart. We did find that the people were quite friendly, to the point of being nosey. I noted that New Yorkers seemed to be hard as nails, if you can get beneath the surface, they've got a heart gold. Beneath that overly friendly Ozark exterior was a heart of stone. In January of 2006 we suffered a severe ice storm that knocked out power city-wide for two weeks. That's when I learned that we didn't have a mayor (he apparently skipped out to Branson for the duration) and our city manager was the head of Springfield Utilities, the city-owned-and-operated utility company, who was the only person in authority who was giving us updates (our "real" city manager was apparently hiding out with the mayor). Fortunately we had a gas water heater and a gas stove and were able to keep the house over forty degrees inside while it was still below zero outside. Electricity is expensive there, but natural gas is cheap. Actually, gasoline is usually below the national average because of our proximity to the refineries. Yeah, food is generally more expensive than on the west coast, but overall the cost of living is considerably lower. That also means that the prevailing wages are lower. That's why the company I worked for moved to Springfield in the first place. There are fewer murders and major assaults in Springfield, more property crimes and crimes of opportunity. Just after we moved there, there was a rash of car thefts when people would go out in the winter to start their car in their driveway to warm it upon and then go back inside for another cup of coffee. If someone is actually going to harm you, it's probably someone you know. We were surprised to find that our car insurance was higher in Springfield than it was when we lived in what was colloquially known as the "Deepest Part of Hell" in Sacramento. They explained that people tend to tailgate a lot more here. Most of the traffic deaths I heard about were on the roads between Springfield and the Branson area when someone would drift across the center line and crash head-on into opposing traffic. When we first moved there, seatbelts were mostly just a suggestion. When they had to make it a law or lose federal highway funding, there was a tremendous uproar. Texting while driving is NOT uncommon. I tried riding my bike to work for a while. "Share the road" is the law here, but I found that here it's honored more in the breech than in practice. It's legal to ride your bike on the sidewalk outside of business areas and they really expect you to do that --- assuming you can even find a sidewalk. After a while it was just not worth it trying to ride alongside drivers who had been raised on Nascar. There really are a lot of great things about living in the Ozarks (the only mountain range you actually drive down into), but it is a very different kind of place. You cannot plow this land. You hit limestone below just a couple of inches. It's good for raising cattle, not crops. The locals call it "Sprangfield (and Brainson)," but they still pronounce Missouri "Missouri." There are a lot of other fun "different" pronunciations of otherwise familiar names there. My wife and I were ready to move after two weeks but we had spent all our money and were stuck. We called it Misery. I wondered why the locals were so anti-tax, but then I learned about the property tax (you have to bring proof of payment when you renew your license every year) and all the other little taxes they are hit with. On the other hand they will almost always vote for tax levies to improve the roads and the libraries. They love their libraries. The libraries are one of the high points in Springfield. A coworker of mine who had come from Beaverton, in the Portland area of Oregon, complained of the lack of "culture." But many national entertainer tours occasionally pass through the MSU campus. And as they joked on "Glee," there's always Branson! My wife's health failed and she died there. I left after fourteen years to help take care of my dying mother because the only thing that was keeping me there was the job I kept to provide my wife's health insurance. Missouri used to be considered a political "bellwether" state. "As Missouri goes, so goes the nation," I used to hear. But that all changed after they elected that (Black man) for president. We saw plenty of blatant racism, and even a Klan rally near the local grocery store. They're just not our kind of people. Yes, your home-buying money can go a whole lot further here, but if you going for one of those McMansions shown ay the beginning and end of the video, I hope you're happy in it, because there really aren't a whole lot of things to go out for very often.
Springfield has never ever had anywhere close to 2 1/2 feet of snow. Not even northern Missouri gets anywhere near that much. The all time record is 18 inches and that happened over a hundred years ago. Since then it’s never been close to that. An average snowfall in Springfield is about an inch on the rare occasions when it actually happens.
I showed my husband this he's from south Carolina that's where we currently live and I grew up a hour from Springfield and maybe half is true the rest is worse then what she says.
This was a really great place to live, but the last five years Springfield has went downhill fast. There are a lot of transients, drug use, and basic city decay. Do not move here. You can work here, but definitely live outside of Springfield.
I was not here 5 years ago, however, I am entering my third year of living in Springfield and I can tell you that there is a lot of growth, opportunities, revitalization taking place right - from North Springfield to areas like Republic, Ozark, and even Rogersville. I think Springfield has a lot of positives as well. Thank you for subscribing and commenting :)
Once they pushed for massive diversity everything went to hell. That's why a lot of people are moving away that's why a lot of Springfield natives are moving away from there.
Gee's East Wind and Battlefield Mall were a big deal when we'd go see my Aunt in Ozark- I grew up on the other side of the state and generally ran down to Memphis for everything but sometimes went to Springfield and Branson Eureka Springs - all very pretty
Truly the biggest downside to springfield is all the people that move here so they can smack their lips constantly while using repeated upper inflections. 😅 Just say "when in rome" then eat some cashew chicken and develop a meth habit.
In the north end of Springfield I have not seen any tornados in my neighborhood. I live in the Midtown area. Just spray yourself with bug sprays before going outside in summer.
Buy your home south of Sunshine , your rental property north of sunshine , keep your yacht down on tablerock , your classic cars down in the museum in Branson , your jet at the downtown airport , your wife down in Florida and live down on the yacht on tablerock where she can't find you , and your helicopter at the college of the Ozarks or on the strip in Branson at The Whirlybirds . Yeah , Boxcar Willie had it pretty good .
I live in St Louis and we've had a rash of breaking into car and the County Police told us to leave our cars unlocked and then they won't break into your car
Did you do any research before you moved? I skipped ahead to each individual "con" due to the accent & lip smacking being annoying to me. A quick search of "whats the weather like in...." will give you an idea. I also lived in tornado alley (in another state) for almost 40 years & I was in warnings but still have yet to see 1 in person. Lack of diversity? You moved to a city in the midwest/ozark area & are trying to compare it to California...duh. Bugs...yeah. Its called being outside. Ive lived in bigger cities with higher crime rates. Mind your business, stay out of certain areas, lock your car doors & be aware of your surroundings & you greatly reduce your chance of being a victim. Of course airfare is higher. Especially compared to KC or StL. Smaller city=less options. The propety tax is really the only con listed & Im thinking thats probably a state law not a city law.
The entire purpose of this video is to educate and share my own personal experience with others who might be in the same shoes as I was just a few years ago. It seems like this video is not for you.
My father was in the military (long time ago, like before Korean War), and he always talked about tics and jiggers at Fort Bragg like they were the worst thing in the world. He said the same thing. The men would use cigarettes to help each other burn them out. Nasty stuff. He said training in Germany was heaven compared to Ft Bragg. The German "wild" forests were like someone's personal property, the way they were maintained and cared for. The ground was soft and the bugs were friendly and curteous.
I guess you have to ask yourself, why am I living here instead of good old California... probably because (being young) you can't afford to live anymore in good old CA...sooo you moved to MO where it's cheaper. Well, you get what you pay for and it's not popular like CA dream'n.😎🏖️
You should be used to a high crime rate California especially with Gavin Newsom soft on crime and you're homeless rate is way off the charts in California
Military brat here that has lived everywhere. While ice is more of an issue then snow it’s minimal compared to Colorado and not every summer is humid. Tornadoes are over emphasized and you should review the class as most are EF1-EF2 This is a very biased and not entirely accurate review clearly you have not been here long and should have considered interviewing some more knowledgeable local people instead of the internet 😂. Clearly you don’t know much about your home state either… some of what you mentioned is there too. This is the most over dramatic and inaccurate review…. Make sure to do your own research peeps. Find yourselves a professional local and far more honest realtor.
California is a very large state with a very diverse climate and other things that affect one's living experience in it. Your living experience is true to you, and mine to me. There are people out there that will resonate with either you or I based on their life experiences. Its not all facts.
Youre so beautiful..Your accent and pronunciations of words are sooo different.are you speaking more Canadian? Im from wisconsin. We moved here a year ago and you sound more like the upper pinnisula of michigan. .i live an hour north of springfield in a super super rural area. 1 grocery store in the whole county so coming down to springfield is a complete joy plus the weather is a pro well...because we are from wisconsin heeee
This channel is for information only, everyone is free to decide what works for them, and what does not and what they walk away with after watching my channel. I appreciate your active commentary.
About the crime? Stay out of the trailer parks. Most of our crime here was simple possession until legalization. This is August of 2023 and we are developing a problem with black gangs from StL and KC dukin it out here. Other than that, we have a large homeless population so property crimes are high. The good news is that if you spend over 100k for a house, you won't be near the homeless encampments. The speaker is probly not allowed to say, but we have a government so corrupt that Huey Long would be proud. In addition Springfield Public Schools suffers the same amount of malfeasance. As a result, the labor force here sucks. Are you a renovator who doesn't mind the bullets whizzing past? This Burg suffers an extreme shortage of low income housing. Investor heaven for an owner-occupant. You can get something with the utilities on for 35 to 50k. There's always a job here for someone honest who Wants to work. We are short of top end trades people. But if you are a gypsy, expect to be treated accordingly.
I have noticed the Springfield local government seems to be benefitting the Homelessness Industrial Complex that is afflicting so many once proud communities…
I don’t judge people on their race. I judge people for being racist, which is what this “content creator” clearly is… Locals need to wise up, and gate-keep Blue State Refugees out of non-woke regions.
trader joes, big whoop im from missouri and live in Arizona now i been to trader joes just old rich people store i didnt think much of it. They do have them in KC. Springfield i know well from my youth i don't care much for it and would not live there.
Too small of a town for me. The traffic design was terrible. There was no point in using the highway unless you were going out of town. One imax...one target...one best buy...sorry im a city guy i need more than just one. The whole time i was there it felt like the infrastructure didnt keep up with the population...no diversity...never paid much mind to that but it got weird after a while....great cashew chicken though
Thank you for your feedback. Those are very true, but on the bright side, at least we now have those stores in Springfield versus none just a few years ago.
I love the restaurants in Springfield
Me too!
The problem is never the weather, it's the people who can't drive.
i would say I have found that to be the case in Montana, South Dakota, Iowa, Virginia and those drivers that lost their license riding on scooters on sidewalks in downtown Denver ... i think the only time people ever attempt to drive lawfully is at their test at the DMV that first time. Many folks are terrified at the notion of taking the test again for a good reason.. they don't know how to drive according to the rules of the road.
@@andrejka_talking_out_loudI think u are speaking for yourself
U probably don’t know how to drive
These people drive like they just got off the tractor plowing the field.
Great to know, I am from Massachusetts. Nobody can drive 😂
Racism, Homeless, Crackheads, Meth Addicts, Squatters and the attitude of you owe these people something. Wait....is this the capital of America? Oh, no just Springfield, Missouri
Panchos on Campbell slaps...
... also you cant complain about sushi when youre in the midwest compared to living on a coast lol
My biggest positive about living in Springfield, Missouri: It's not California. If you're considering moving here from California, please don't. You will absolutely not be happy, and neither will we.
I like the slower pace
I am learning to love it as well!
I watched this video when our family was deciding if we were going to relocate to Springfield. We ultimately decided that we would, but before we made that decision, we went to visit. I cannot speak to all of the items in her video because we do not live there yet, but I do want to clarify that there are better grocery stores than this video conveys. There is an amazing Aldi, much nicer than the one we currently go to, as well as a very fancy Hy-Vee. Walmart is not your only option. And because Springfield is relatively small, the drive to one of those two stores would not be very far no matter where you live in Springfield. We have not moved yet, but we are excited to now, and I don’t feel like this video paints an accurate picture from what I have seen so far, which is not extensive, but I did find better groceries stores. We also found a lot of indoor play places for toddlers and I don’t think this video highlights that option for parents.
I live north of Springfield but go there often. Everything you say is true . Walmart is definitely not the only option.What I like about Springfield is it feels smaller than it is . Now Springfield does have a high crime rate, but I think that is only in certain areas
Yes 😅
I came to the comments to make sure she was talking about Springfield 😂
This place is really nice and when you go out places people are very nice and it makes you feel comfortable and welcoming.. Food is good so far and THE HY-VEE is extremely fancy ❤
Born and raised in California.
I love Springfield 😊
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Appreciate the honest review.
The Midwest is always hot and humid in the summertime it's not just Springfield Missouri
If you want to see humid ,go to Texas !
Thats true
I'm thinking about moving there from Tennessee
It's not that bad here at all, especially if you can afford to live outside of town here, Peace
@@robertc.6441 I came here to visit and do door dash before deciding to live here. No one tipped so I lost money and I couldn't make enough gas money to get out then my car broke down. I never could find a job and I tried all the temp agencies and local non profits that help people find work. Never could get anything now I'm stuck and I'm about to lose the car and I lived in my car. I threw my life away by coming here.
Same.
If I were to live in any other state it would be Tennessee, but I love my Ozarks
Is it cool or racist?
My wife found a Brown Recluse hiding on the underside of the toilet seat. After that we ALWAYS checked before we sat down. Black Widows are one thing, but at least they're usually out in the open where you can see them.
The Brown Recluse is SNEAKY!
Im moving to springfeild in 2 months and iv watched these videos but none of them makes any sence other than crime witch is everywere i dont see and form of complaint that makes sence or would stop me from movong there
ahhh nowhere in this country is pink roses. But thank you for your honest opinion
Thank you for watching and your considerate response.
Great info
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I love the Ozarks and I enjoy Springfield when I am there
Bugs ? Restaurants ? How about low taxes and safe community ? Those are the only things that matter.
True, but also depends on one's lifestyle preferences.
"Safe" and "taxes" are relative things. It really depends on what you're used to and are ready to accept.
Mexican: El Sombrero. Thai: Everyday Thai. Great burgers and other food( looks rough but food is awesome) : Lindbergs Tavern. Sushi: ( and Ramen): Karai Ramen
Thank you for your honest opinion. I grew up in this area and graduated from high school in Springfield. When I left here during my time in the navy, my cultural experiences were greatly expanded. It was in the early 1970's that I ended up in San Francico, taking a job with some doctors I had served with. California is a wonderful place. And like you, I cherish the diversity of different cultures and the variety of cuisines that are available. Upon becoming widowed, I returned back here to be close to my family who live around and work in Springfield. Presently I am residing in a rural area. But being elderly, my health is poor, my family want me to move into senior housing in Springfield. The downtown area used to be a very vibrant place with a lot of places to shop and eat. But I have heard that he crime there now is pretty high. It would be nice to find somewhere to be able to walk, shop, eat and have places for entertainment. Springfield has changed so much over the years. But so have I.
Thank you for your service and welcome home! I hope everything works out for you.
Crime is high in Springfield , but I believe that depends on where you live. Also thank you for your service
Appreciate your honest review....
Weather is completely relative, especially during the winter. If you come from the Upper Midwest, southern Missouri winters are very mild.
Absolutely! And that is why I pointed out that it matters where you are coming from. I am used to more sunny days than not, and for someone who has the same experience as me, this is something to consider.
Exactly. Winter in Springfield is fairly mild with maybe three or four really cold (below freezing) days a year.
You need to try purple burrito... if you're looking for southern California style Mexican food... best Mexican in Springfield
I've heard that one mentioned quite a bit! I will need to make a stop three soon. Thank you for your comment :)
It’s where Brad Pitt is from 🙌
This video should be titled "white lady from cali hot takes a state different from california" 😂 .
Im pulling your leg tho. This persepctive is common from people from larger cities and massive metro areas. People from more rural places think there are just as many cons. Realistically though if youve got a smart head on your shoulders and love a cheaper and more freedom embracing way of life, the midwest is for you. California has nothing that makes the cost of living there worth it.
Where are you originally from
Ukraine. We moved to the US in 2001.
Do You realize, that Springfield, MO is mostly a college town? IF you want diversity, and authentic foods, Drive about 5 hours to your North, and come to Kansas City. ;-) We have Trader Joes, and A True City atmosphere. World Class restaurants on the country club plaza and A Night life too. Springfield is where we send our Kids to college, that's why the grocery stores stock up on pizza rolls and hot pockets. LoL. As for your concern about the chiggers and ticks, just throw a flea and tick collar on them Yung uns, like a "special necklace". just Kidding, don't do that. Bad joke.. :-)
But, maybe you should know that You are pretty close to Branson MO and Table Rock Lake, for summer fun, such as Silver Dollar City and White Water park. Plenty of bumper boats and go carts and water slides too. Many Family music shows as well
Great info looking to move here in the next 6 months from Arizona 😊
I hope it's not because you have a job at Budweiser.......😉
Getting ready to leave Arizona and head back to Missouri myself, i just miss the small town country lake like to much.
Is the weather she mention Tornadoes and sink holes common? That part scared me a little well at least the sink hole part
You need psychiatric help. Missouri is depressing and miserable. Particularly, the Southern part. Do yourself a favor and run like hell away from that place.
I'm glad it was helpful! I would love to help with your move. The best way to reach me is via text at 916-347-8735. I hope to hear from you and best of luck with your move.
You remind me of my sister. She began her family in the Bay Area of Cali. Her husband's family mostly lives in NC. They were about to move to Charlotte and she voiced a concern that there wouldn't be enough "diversity". You're a Cali liberal that didn't do your cultural research before going to a small city in a red state. I can simplify KS, MO, IA, NE and AR for anyone considering moving there. God, family, community and guns. If any of those words make you uncomfortable, stay on the coasts.
Having everything perfect is never perfect.
Absolutely, however everyone has a preference on what they can or cannot live with and thats okay.
My wife and I moved from Sacramento to Springfield in November of 2002 because her sisters lived just to the south, in Hollister, just across from Branson, but we wanted to live in a larger city.
Her sisters assured us that while it does show in the wintertime, it's usually not more than an inch or so, like in a Christmas card. Two weeks after we arrived we got two and a half FEET of snow and had to break out the snow chains we used to get over the mountain passes in California.
California is a completely different world compared to most of the rest of the country. The Mediterranean climate of hot, dry summers and wet, cool winters is almost boring.
I've lived in a lot of places where they say, "If you don't like the weather, just wait five minutes. It'll change."
In Springfield, they MEAN it! Wikipedia says the Springfield area has the most changeable weather in the country.
I grew up in Illinois and Ohio, so I was no stranger to tornados, but the only person I ever knew who had actually suffered tornado damage was my wife in the Central Valley, and the only time I've ever actually seen a funnel cloud was over I-5 in Sacramento, so no place is immune from tornadoes.
But Springfield is deep in what's known as Tornado Alley and they seem to come right up out of Texas and Oklahoma toward us. Only once was the warning severe enough that we went down to the basement. At that time we learned that a tornado passed at treetop level down the street behind us.
There was a severe tornado that struck Joplin, just a few miles away, in 2011 that devastated part of the city.
We lived in a small house on the northwest side of town, the very most rural urban area I've ever lived in.
Sidewalks and curbs are a sometimes thing, less common than ditches..
It's wonderful if you're really looking for a small town vibe.
The third largest city in the state, Springfield has a population of more than 350,000 people, but they like to think of themselves as living in Mayberry.
The closest thing we've found to California-style Mexican food was at Cielito Linda. It's nothing fancy, but it's familiar. We enjoyed the Chinese food at the Panda Express in northeast Springfield near Glenstone and 44.
The owner there told us they were proud to be the only Chinese run Chinese restaurant in Springfield.
Now, there are Chinese restaurants all over Springfield, but we're told they're all run by Vietnamese. That's why you're more likely to get spring rolls instead of egg rolls.
We kept seeing new buildings going up. My wife hoped they would be new stores, but they were usually just more places to eat.
My wife was regularly writing to Trader Joe's to open a store in Springfield. She touted the several colleges and universities in town that might provide a somewhat more hi-brow clientele. They have a store in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and one in St. Louis, Springfield is right between them. No luck.
Costco is in Kansas City and St. Louis, both more than a hundred miles away. We had to make do with Sam's Club and the many, many Walmarts. There's one Target. And grocery stores that are NOT Walmart are few and far between.
Aldi is pretty good, and the nearby Food4Less has good prices. If you're looking for the good Kroger brands, there's Dillons. And Price Cutter is the local chain in competition with Walmart.
We did find that the people were quite friendly, to the point of being nosey. I noted that New Yorkers seemed to be hard as nails, if you can get beneath the surface, they've got a heart gold. Beneath that overly friendly Ozark exterior was a heart of stone.
In January of 2006 we suffered a severe ice storm that knocked out power city-wide for two weeks.
That's when I learned that we didn't have a mayor (he apparently skipped out to Branson for the duration) and our city manager was the head of Springfield Utilities, the city-owned-and-operated utility company, who was the only person in authority who was giving us updates (our "real" city manager was apparently hiding out with the mayor).
Fortunately we had a gas water heater and a gas stove and were able to keep the house over forty degrees inside while it was still below zero outside. Electricity is expensive there, but natural gas is cheap.
Actually, gasoline is usually below the national average because of our proximity to the refineries.
Yeah, food is generally more expensive than on the west coast, but overall the cost of living is considerably lower. That also means that the prevailing wages are lower. That's why the company I worked for moved to Springfield in the first place.
There are fewer murders and major assaults in Springfield, more property crimes and crimes of opportunity.
Just after we moved there, there was a rash of car thefts when people would go out in the winter to start their car in their driveway to warm it upon and then go back inside for another cup of coffee.
If someone is actually going to harm you, it's probably someone you know.
We were surprised to find that our car insurance was higher in Springfield than it was when we lived in what was colloquially known as the "Deepest Part of Hell" in Sacramento. They explained that people tend to tailgate a lot more here. Most of the traffic deaths I heard about were on the roads between Springfield and the Branson area when someone would drift across the center line and crash head-on into opposing traffic.
When we first moved there, seatbelts were mostly just a suggestion. When they had to make it a law or lose federal highway funding, there was a tremendous uproar. Texting while driving is NOT uncommon.
I tried riding my bike to work for a while. "Share the road" is the law here, but I found that here it's honored more in the breech than in practice. It's legal to ride your bike on the sidewalk outside of business areas and they really expect you to do that --- assuming you can even find a sidewalk. After a while it was just not worth it trying to ride alongside drivers who had been raised on Nascar.
There really are a lot of great things about living in the Ozarks (the only mountain range you actually drive down into), but it is a very different kind of place. You cannot plow this land. You hit limestone below just a couple of inches.
It's good for raising cattle, not crops.
The locals call it "Sprangfield (and Brainson)," but they still pronounce Missouri "Missouri."
There are a lot of other fun "different" pronunciations of otherwise familiar names there.
My wife and I were ready to move after two weeks but we had spent all our money and were stuck. We called it Misery.
I wondered why the locals were so anti-tax, but then I learned about the property tax (you have to bring proof of payment when you renew your license every year) and all the other little taxes they are hit with.
On the other hand they will almost always vote for tax levies to improve the roads and the libraries. They love their libraries. The libraries are one of the high points in Springfield.
A coworker of mine who had come from Beaverton, in the Portland area of Oregon, complained of the lack of "culture." But many national entertainer tours occasionally pass through the MSU campus. And as they joked on "Glee," there's always Branson!
My wife's health failed and she died there. I left after fourteen years to help take care of my dying mother because the only thing that was keeping me there was the job I kept to provide my wife's health insurance.
Missouri used to be considered a political "bellwether" state. "As Missouri goes, so goes the nation," I used to hear. But that all changed after they elected that (Black man) for president. We saw plenty of blatant racism, and even a Klan rally near the local grocery store. They're just not our kind of people.
Yes, your home-buying money can go a whole lot further here, but if you going for one of those McMansions shown ay the beginning and end of the video, I hope you're happy in it, because there really aren't a whole lot of things to go out for very often.
Springfield has never ever had anywhere close to 2 1/2 feet of snow. Not even northern Missouri gets anywhere near that much. The all time record is 18 inches and that happened over a hundred years ago. Since then it’s never been close to that. An average snowfall in Springfield is about an inch on the rare occasions when it actually happens.
I showed my husband this he's from south Carolina that's where we currently live and I grew up a hour from Springfield and maybe half is true the rest is worse then what she says.
My sister lives in SC as well!
This was a really great place to live, but the last five years Springfield has went downhill fast. There are a lot of transients, drug use, and basic city decay. Do not move here. You can work here, but definitely live outside of Springfield.
I was not here 5 years ago, however, I am entering my third year of living in Springfield and I can tell you that there is a lot of growth, opportunities, revitalization taking place right - from North Springfield to areas like Republic, Ozark, and even Rogersville. I think Springfield has a lot of positives as well. Thank you for subscribing and commenting :)
Once they pushed for massive diversity everything went to hell. That's why a lot of people are moving away that's why a lot of Springfield natives are moving away from there.
Gee's East Wind and Battlefield Mall were a big deal when we'd go see my Aunt in Ozark- I grew up on the other side of the state and generally ran down to Memphis for everything but sometimes went to Springfield and Branson Eureka Springs - all very pretty
Branson and Eureka Springs are all fun destinations to visit as well!
When you coming from Louisiana all these is pros that crime rate ain’t nothing compared to Louisiana
You can check every restaurant inspection every week online.
Where? 👍
Truly the biggest downside to springfield is all the people that move here so they can smack their lips constantly while using repeated upper inflections.
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Just say "when in rome" then eat some cashew chicken and develop a meth habit.
In the north end of Springfield I have not seen any tornados in my neighborhood. I live in the Midtown area. Just spray yourself with bug sprays before going outside in summer.
Move to California Santa Barbara this Springfield Missouri known for the biggest missing person case in the states history the Springfield three
I'd rather jump into a tornado and take my chances than worry about a sinkhole.
Sinkholes are my greatest fear.
OMG....this is nuts. Your houses can be nice but not worth if one has to deal with all that craziness...
Buy your home south of Sunshine , your rental property north of sunshine , keep your yacht down on tablerock , your classic cars down in the museum in Branson , your jet at the downtown airport , your wife down in Florida and live down on the yacht on tablerock where she can't find you , and your helicopter at the college of the Ozarks or on the strip in Branson at The Whirlybirds . Yeah , Boxcar Willie had it pretty good .
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The video is about Springfield, it is not necessary to say Springfield Missouri in every sentence.
Most of the crime in Springfield is because people don't lock their vehicles or houses up! JMO
No, it’s due to the criminals trying to steal other peoples property to buy drugs.
I live in St Louis and we've had a rash of breaking into car and the County Police told us to leave our cars unlocked and then they won't break into your car
We need an alarm system for vehicles that say "don't touch me I'm not that type of vehicle!" And have skeleton sit up in the driver's seat. JMO
For me, it’s all the taxes. Sure, none are very high, but there’s so many. Get rid of the dumbshit personal property tax and maybe we can talk.
That's been a popular conversation with the locals as well.
Btw you don’t pronounce the “S” on Illinois
Some ppl do, get over it dumi
Ill keep that in mind for next time.
I was with you until you started on every little bug and spider. I’m out
They are in other parts of the USA, don't let a tiny organism keep you away lol
@@realtor_springfieldmissouri I was picking! It was sarcasm at its best!
@@josephspruill1212 Oh good! I wasn't too sure where you were going with that lol
You should try Lebanon, Mo.
Been through Lebanon many times
Did you do any research before you moved? I skipped ahead to each individual "con" due to the accent & lip smacking being annoying to me. A quick search of "whats the weather like in...." will give you an idea. I also lived in tornado alley (in another state) for almost 40 years & I was in warnings but still have yet to see 1 in person. Lack of diversity? You moved to a city in the midwest/ozark area & are trying to compare it to California...duh. Bugs...yeah. Its called being outside. Ive lived in bigger cities with higher crime rates. Mind your business, stay out of certain areas, lock your car doors & be aware of your surroundings & you greatly reduce your chance of being a victim. Of course airfare is higher. Especially compared to KC or StL. Smaller city=less options. The propety tax is really the only con listed & Im thinking thats probably a state law not a city law.
The entire purpose of this video is to educate and share my own personal experience with others who might be in the same shoes as I was just a few years ago. It seems like this video is not for you.
Dreaded spring Missouri twisters only fear l have or blizzards
A burnt match will get a tick out.
Brilliant idea
My father was in the military (long time ago, like before Korean War), and he always talked about tics and jiggers at Fort Bragg like they were the worst thing in the world.
He said the same thing. The men would use cigarettes to help each other burn them out.
Nasty stuff.
He said training in Germany was heaven compared to Ft Bragg. The German "wild" forests were like someone's personal property, the way they were maintained and cared for.
The ground was soft and the bugs were friendly and curteous.
I’ve never comment but I think you should move back to California
There's no noise in Illinois....s is silent...
Every state I've ever been to claim that they've got weather that changes every day that's nothing new get a grip lady!
Live in Kentucky if you want sinkhole that's why it's called the cave state everything in Kentucky is built on top of the cave
Can you tucky in a cave?
Rural prairie like
I guess you have to ask yourself, why am I living here instead of good old California... probably because (being young) you can't afford to live anymore in good old CA...sooo you moved to MO where it's cheaper. Well, you get what you pay for and it's not popular like CA dream'n.😎🏖️
Missouri like America? Love it or leave it!
Yes but in California you pay a really really high income tax rate
True.
Very informative, but, please, you only need to say the name of your location 1, maybe 2 times. Doing it about every second sentence is very annoying.
Taxes on houses have gone up this year.
Everyone have their own opinion on restaurants.
We have all kinds of bug sprays being sold.
Awesome video very informative !
You're welcome! Please reach out if I can ever be of service.
You should be used to a high crime rate California especially with Gavin Newsom soft on crime and you're homeless rate is way off the charts in California
Stating statistics
The homeless rate is high in California because homeless people MOVE to California.
Springfield wasn’t always high crime…what has been changing? Hmmm…
Military brat here that has lived everywhere. While ice is more of an issue then snow it’s minimal compared to Colorado and not every summer is humid. Tornadoes are over emphasized and you should review the class as most are EF1-EF2
This is a very biased and not entirely accurate review clearly you have not been here long and should have considered interviewing some more knowledgeable local people instead of the internet 😂. Clearly you don’t know much about your home state either… some of what you mentioned is there too. This is the most over dramatic and inaccurate review…. Make sure to do your own research peeps.
Find yourselves a professional local and far more honest realtor.
All states have good and bad. Maybe she had a sheltered background.
She is a realtor?? Not really selling...
California is a very large state with a very diverse climate and other things that affect one's living experience in it. Your living experience is true to you, and mine to me. There are people out there that will resonate with either you or I based on their life experiences. Its not all facts.
Well said Homemaking
Youre so beautiful..Your accent and pronunciations of words are sooo different.are you speaking more Canadian? Im from wisconsin. We moved here a year ago and you sound more like the upper pinnisula of michigan. .i live an hour north of springfield in a super super rural area. 1 grocery store in the whole county so coming down to springfield is a complete joy plus the weather is a pro well...because we are from wisconsin heeee
How long have you been in Missouri?
She doesn't likely live in Missouri at all. Just another copy cat youtube content producer to make money
Sounds like you are in Wheatland
@@HarveyTalksPrison wow close though and yes hickory county 👏🏽👏🏽😜
Just say NO!.😂😂🎉😮😊
I'm sorry we are not like California but it is what it is. If you don't care for what we have to offer then don't consider living here. JMO
This channel is for information only, everyone is free to decide what works for them, and what does not and what they walk away with after watching my channel. I appreciate your active commentary.
I agree. Isn't she supposed to be selling real estate in Springfield, not trying to keep people from moving here?
Why to punish yourself by permanently moving to this place?😢
cant wait until i can leave
There are pros and cons and sometimes a move is necessary.
About the crime? Stay out of the trailer parks. Most of our crime here was simple possession until legalization. This is August of 2023 and we are developing a problem with black gangs from StL and KC dukin it out here. Other than that, we have a large homeless population so property crimes are high.
The good news is that if you spend over 100k for a house, you won't be near the homeless encampments.
The speaker is probly not allowed to say, but we have a government so corrupt that Huey Long would be proud. In addition Springfield Public Schools suffers the same amount of malfeasance. As a result, the labor force here sucks.
Are you a renovator who doesn't mind the bullets whizzing past? This Burg suffers an extreme shortage of low income housing. Investor heaven for an owner-occupant. You can get something with the utilities on for 35 to 50k.
There's always a job here for someone honest who Wants to work. We are short of top end trades people. But if you are a gypsy, expect to be treated accordingly.
I have noticed the Springfield local government seems to be benefitting the Homelessness Industrial Complex that is afflicting so many once proud communities…
Lol, why is so many people moving here....maybe you can move back
Who knows what's in store for my future ;)
Yeah, but, does Springfield have a Waffle House?
Yes….multiple! It’s a staple lol
@@aundreastarkey I'm on my way!!!!!
@@matt89108 That's a great reason to move to Springfield! lol Give me a call or text if you truly decide to, I'd love to be of service. 916-347-8735
I'm from the West, this is by far the worst place I've ever lived, can't wait to go back West.
Bye Felicia! 😂
You too Gertrude.@@harleygearholdt5845
Best of luck on your new adventures!
Go back to California if you're going to vote in the same politics
Locusts…
I'm not about to be ashamed of being a single white male. JMO
Did anyone tell you to be ashamed? What the heck?
@Frugal_fitchic well she said it's a negative that 87% of the population was white.
I don’t judge people on their race. I judge people for being racist, which is what this “content creator” clearly is… Locals need to wise up, and gate-keep Blue State Refugees out of non-woke regions.
trader joes, big whoop im from missouri and live in Arizona now i been to trader joes just old rich people store i didnt think much of it. They do have them in KC. Springfield i know well from my youth i don't care much for it and would not live there.
Too small of a town for me. The traffic design was terrible. There was no point in using the highway unless you were going out of town.
One imax...one target...one best buy...sorry im a city guy i need more than just one.
The whole time i was there it felt like the infrastructure didnt keep up with the population...no diversity...never paid much mind to that but it got weird after a while....great cashew chicken though
Thank you for your feedback. Those are very true, but on the bright side, at least we now have those stores in Springfield versus none just a few years ago.