I was born and raised in Liberty, which is a suburb of Kansas City. I don't think I would want to live anywhere else....except maybe the Virgin Islands!!! But, I have never lived anywhere else....so I don't have anything to compare too! Also, all of my family lives here.
I don't really know anything about the Springfield area. But up around the northern part of Kansas City they have a lot of AAA rated school districts (North Kansas City School District, Liberty Sch. Dist., Kearney Sch. Dist, Parkhill Sch. Dist.). The southern part of Kansas City you probably want to stay away from. Job market probably depends on what field you are in...but I think for the most part it is pretty steady.
Good luck in your decision!
Tina |