what state do the simpsons live in

The Simpsons live in Springfield, a fictional city within an unknown state in the United States). The shows creators have intentionally left the location of Springfield ambiguous, and the towns geography, surroundings, and layout are flexible, often changing to accommodate the plot of any given episode). In The Simpsons Movie, Ned Flanders tells Bart that the state where Springfield is located is bordered by the states of Ohio, Nevada, Maine, and Kentucky). However, only Ohio and Kentucky are neighboring states in reality, and Nevada and Maine are at opposite sides of the US). To promote The Simpsons Movie, various actual towns and cities across the U.S. called Springfield competed to hold the premiere, and the town of Springfield, Vermont, was chosen). In an interview, creator Matt Groening revealed that the town of Springfield, Oregon, was the inspiration for the shows setting. However, he has also stated that the town is meant to be "anywhere, USA" and that the show is purposefully full of inconsistencies regarding Springfields actual location.