2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Springfield, MO vs Manchester, MI

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Is it cheaper to live in Manchester or is it cheaper to live in Springfield?
- Manchester is 25.7% more expensive than Springfield.

Which city has more affordable housing, Manchester or Springfield?
- Manchester housing costs are 65.8% more expensive than Springfield housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Springfield or is Health Care more affordable in Manchester.
- Health related expenses are 19.5% less in Manchester.
 Springfield, MOManchester, MIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock105.5100
 Food & Groceries94.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock80.9100
 Housing58.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$286,600$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock114.8100
 Miscellaneous90.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 2 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 4 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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Reviews for Manchester    1 Reviews

I've lived here more than 10 years. The town council changes little and is stagnant. Infrastructure has declined and the community seems propped up by state funds.  More

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