[northbound74]

to determine living costs, there is a formula used called "heating degree days" that determines how much heating is needed for the entire yeat.

Lower numbers---less
higher numbers=more

Here are some readings for a few cities in both Arkansas and MO.
one can compare and draw ones own conclusions

Arkansas---Little Rock---3155
---Fort Smith--3478
---Fayetville---4141

Missouri---Springfield---4638
---Kansas City--5393

I'll have to agree that Springfield and Fayetteville aren't all that different in terms of weather.

It's an interesting formula, but what about the days when the air conditioner is needed?
In Little Rock, you go straight from needing a little heat in that fallwinterspring thingamajig they have, to needing the air on full blast.

If my memory isn't shot, while in LR, I believe that my utility bills in the summer were pretty much identical to the ones in the winter. Actually, that still holds true as I now live a good bit further north, where the winter is actually... winter. Also, the fall and spring each last about a month longer, making utilities quite a bit lower during those times.

I'm not trying to pick an argument, it's just that the formula makes it look as if Little Rock is dramatically cheaper on utilities than Kansas City. Having lived in both, that simply isn't the case, especially when you factor in the extra 2-3 months the air is needed/used in LR.

[marmac]

northbound-------you are correct. I only used heating cuz the OP was asking about comparrisons for winter.

I do have some info on cooling,however Fayetville was not listed.

Little Rock----------2005
Fort Smith---------1894
Springfield MO-----1320
Kansas City MO----1288

[GetmeoutofAR]

Hey guys.....looks like another big snowstorm is about to track along I-44 and miss NW Arksansas.......WOO HOOO!!

[GetmeoutofAR]

just like it always does the snowstorm is tracking along I-44 im a genius

[Stormcrow73]

Originally Posted by GetmeoutofAR

just like it always does the snowstorm is tracking along I-44 im a genius

It isn't quite missing you though is it? Maybe not rolling right over the top..but you guys are getting some weather.

[GetmeoutofAR]

dry slot is moving in from the west, we get clipped with a dusting at best. WINTER STORM BUST!!!

[Stormcrow73]

Originally Posted by GetmeoutofAR

dry slot is moving in from the west, we get clipped with a dusting at best. WINTER STORM BUST!!!

LOL, I personally would be pretty happy about that! I'm sick and tired of shoveling snow. I'm rather liking this "winter" down in LR.

[GetmeoutofAR]

Originally Posted by Stormcrow73

LOL, I personally would be pretty happy about that! I'm sick and tired of shoveling snow. I'm rather liking this "winter" down in LR.

Where are you from?

[Stormcrow73]

Originally Posted by GetmeoutofAR

Where are you from?

Raised in Boone County, went to college and early career right there in Fayetteville, then took off to Maryland for career and have finally returned to the best state in the country. (IMO of course)

Maryland doesn't get always get a LOT of snow but it's a good deal more than NWA.

[DC at the Ridge]

Well, I got more than a dusting. 5 inches at my house. Tried to go to work, but ended up off-road. My parents who live a little farther north got between 7 and 8 inches. A real snowstorm!