Need help deciding where to live?

[OA 5599]

With the exception of the area around Fayetteville/Springdale/Bentonville/Rogers, northern Arkansas is very rural. There aren't that many four-lane highways like US 60 or I-44 in the Missouri Ozarks. However, the Arkansas side of the Ozarks are incredibly scenic and beautiful, along with wild...if you are lucky enough to draw a tag, you can go wild elk hunting along the Buffalo River. Not sure about taxes/housing, but I doubt there is much of a difference. The culture in Arkansas, even northern Arkansas, is more southern than the Missouri Ozarks (as Arkansas is a true southern state), which you may like if you are coming from Louisiana.

[Lake Junkie]

Originally Posted by slickcdb2000

Wow, funny thing you asked that. I just logged on to ask the exact same question. What does south Mo have that North Ar dont have? what does North Ar have that South Mo dont have and so on. The big thing that i'm worried about or mostly worried about is I would like to be within an hour or so from a decent sized city/town and live kinda rual, if that makes sense. whats the difference in taxes and so forth... and also the housing. More/less expensive? Thanks again to everyone that has posted... ya'll have been a real help.

You shouldn't have any trouble finding what you're looking for at around $100K within an hour of either Springfield or Branson! I spent several years checking out the area before I figured out what I wanted, and am happy to help others do the shortcut method......!

But...there's rural...and there's...RURAL...

Glad to help if you get this way.

[slickcdb2000]

Well.. is there RURAL within 30 minutes of springfield?

[GetmeoutofAR]

I lived in NW Arkansas (Fayetteville/Springdale/Bentonville corridor) many years. Its a nice place to live, but with much more traffic and higher home prices. Lots to see and do though!! I agree outside of the 4 cities the rest of Northern, AR is very rural.