Houston, Missouri vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 10.7% more expensive than Houston, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $55,345 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is more expensive than Houston, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Springfield
than in Houston, Missouri
Houston, MO vs. Springfield, MO
Compared to Houston, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% higher
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher