Cost of Living in Springfield

Summary of cost of living in Springfield, MO, United States:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,861.2, excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,100.0, excluding rent.
  • Springfield is 13.4% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Springfield is, on average, 35.1% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $30.00 15.00-40.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $60.00 50.00-100.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $10.50 10.00-12.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) $4.00 3.50-6.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $6.00 4.00-8.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $4.85 3.00-6.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $2.25 1.99-3.50
Bottled Water (12 oz) $2.17 1.69-2.50
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $1.05 0.71-1.27
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $3.29 1.69-6.00
White Rice (1 lb) $0.93 0.88-2.09
Eggs (12, Large Size) $4.23 1.60-5.04
Local Cheese (1 lb) $4.24 3.73-8.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $3.80 2.50-5.77
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $6.79 5.00-8.00
Apples (1 lb) $2.00 1.25-2.19
Bananas (1 lb) $0.53 0.44-1.56
Oranges (1 lb) $1.36 0.60-2.00
Tomatoes (1 lb) $1.99 1.25-7.00
Potatoes (1 lb) $0.70 0.40-1.24
Onions (1 lb) $1.16 0.98-1.50
Lettuce (1 Head) $1.79 1.00-2.24
Bottled Water (50 oz) $2.04 1.34-3.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $12.00 8.00-19.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $1.70 1.13-2.41
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $3.74 1.41-6.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $8.52 8.03-9.38
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $1.25 1.25-1.25
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $45.00 27.00-45.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $3.00 2.50-3.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) $2.30 2.30-4.50
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $36.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) $0.86 0.72-1.04
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $35,052.00 35,052.00-37,222.74
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $26,333.63 25,342.75-30,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $271.75 200.00-500.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $58.75 30.00-148.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $72.50 70.00-100.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership $56.75 30.00-75.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $35.00 20.00-50.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $12.00 10.00-16.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $766.67 600.00-900.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child ?
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $56.25 25.00-125.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $36.67 30.00-40.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $78.75 55.00-150.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes $119.80 60.00-150.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,006.67 900.00-1,140.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $771.40 624.00-1,150.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,637.75 1,500.00-1,870.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,268.25 1,140.00-1,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $166.74 162.02-168.99
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $166.74 162.02-168.99
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $2,964.33
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.12 6.00-6.50

Prices in Springfield, Missouri

This city had 156 entries in the past 12 months by 14 different contributors.
Last update: 5 June 2026
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