This makes it a convenient weekend getaway spot. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy recreational boating and water sports at The Lake of the Ozarks, located just 90 minutes away.įor entertainment, Branson, renowned for its live music and theater shows, is only 45 minutes from Springfield.
Though landlocked, the Springfield area provides scenic Ozark lakes, rolling hills and bustling small towns at affordable prices. Median home prices are around $227,659, almost $200,000 less than in Arizona.
“Springfield is a very inexpensive town to retire in with cost of living a whopping 16% below the national average,” said Marty Zankich of Chamberlin Real Estate School.
