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 3,575.9$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,031.8$, excluding rent.
- Springfield is 34.6% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Springfield is, on average, 61.4% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.50 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.99 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.25 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.92 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.76 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.68 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.93 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.34 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.17 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.17 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.55 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.03 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.43 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.61 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.74 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.14 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.95 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.92 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.70 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.54 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 7.00 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.25 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 45.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.30 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 3.03 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,175.68 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 233.97 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 67.55 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 73.57 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56.75 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 35.00 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 766.67 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 52.50 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.33 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.17 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 102.25 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 940.00 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 841.25 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,675.00 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,298.33 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 165.99 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 165.99 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,962.63 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.65 |
Prices in Springfield, Missouri
This city had 151 entries in the past 12 months by 15 different contributors.
Last update: 30 April 2025
Last update: 30 April 2025
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