Montgomery, Alabama vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 5.8% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $52,911 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Springfield
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Springfield, MO
Compared to Montgomery, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher