West Plains, Missouri vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 12.8% more expensive than West Plains, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $56,414 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in West Plains, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is more expensive than West Plains, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Springfield
than in West Plains, Missouri
West Plains, MO vs. Springfield, MO
Compared to West Plains, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher