Springfield, Missouri vs. Houston, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Missouri is 9.7% cheaper than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $45,171 in Houston, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Missouri is cheaper than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Houston
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Houston, MO
Compared to Springfield, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower