Springfield, Missouri

August 25, 2003

UTILITY COSTS IN SPRINGFIELD AMONG NATION'S LOWEST

Businesses in Springfield enjoy utility costs that are among the lowest in the nation, according to a survey just released by ACCRA, an independent economic development research group. Springfield's utility costs are 74 percent of the national average.

Only two cities, Wenatchee, Wash., and Minot, N.D., reported lower electric, gas and telephone rates than Springfield.  A total of 295 metro areas were surveyed for the second quarter Cost Of Living Index prepared by ACCRA .
 

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