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 3,758.4$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,059.6$, excluding rent.
  • Springfield is 34.4% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Springfield is, on average, 63.1% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 15.00 $ 10.50-40.00
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) 10.00 $ 8.50-11.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 4.00 $ 3.50-6.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 6.00 $ 4.00-9.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 4.57 $ 3.00-6.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.40 $ 1.99-3.50
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.17 $ 1.69-2.50
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.11 $ 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) 4.87 $ 3.80-9.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 4.08 $ 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) 0.59 $ 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) 8.03 $ 6.50-9.38
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) 0.75 $ 0.71-0.83
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 36,336.95 $ 35,052.00-37,222.74
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 26,419.80 $ 25,342.75-30,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 231.45 $ 127.84-387.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 71.25 $ 35.00-148.00
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 727.80 $ 565.00-1,150.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,625.00 $ 1,500.00-1,870.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,183.75 $ 900.00-1,500.00
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) 2,941.00 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.33 6.00-6.80

Prices in Springfield, Missouri

This city had 252 entries in the past 12 months by 23 different contributors.
Last update: 3 December 2025
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