Clayton, Missouri vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 44.6% cheaper than Clayton, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $27,691 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Clayton, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is cheaper than Clayton, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Springfield
than in Clayton, Missouri
Clayton, MO vs. Springfield, MO
Compared to Clayton, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower