Springfield, MO Cost of Living


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Springfield cost of living score
83.9
Less expensive
16.1% lower
than the US average
2.0% lower
than the Missouri average
Springfield, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.1% lower than the U.S. average and 2.0% higher than the average for Missouri.

Springfield, MO

Housing costs in Springfield?
A typical home costs $217,200, which is 35.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.3% more expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Springfield costs $890 per month, which is 37.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.7% cheaper than the state average of $950.

Can I afford Springfield?
To live comfortably in Springfield, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $41,760 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Springfield?
In Springfield, Missouri housing remains affordable which makes it attractive to people seeking an escape from high rates elsewhere - median house values rest below the national average at around $150K while rent for a one bedroom typically hovers between $600 - 900 per month depending on area or building type chosen. Necessities such as food and utilities have been estimated to stay close to U.S averages with tax rates slightly lower than some rural parts of the country though still higher than others cities across Missouri .
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSpringfieldMissouriUnited States
  83.985.6100.0
  94.594.9100
  100.5104.3100.0
  58.866.5100.0
  $217,200$212,300$338,100
  96.5%98.5%100.0%
  83.086.2100.0
  90.785.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 1 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 3 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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