Springfield, Missouri has an overall cost of living index of 90.1, which is 9.9 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $964 per month, while the typical home is valued around $177,700. Households earn a median of $49,311 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 41. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$49,311
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$964
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$177,700
Median Home Value
Census ACS
90.1
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$877
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$883
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,095
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,498
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
90.1
Goods
97.4
Rents / Housing
73.7
Services
81.9
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $91,560 |
| Registered Nurse | $71,060 |
| Elementary Teacher | $50,390 |
| Electrician | $58,520 |
| Accountant | $84,850 |
| Plumber | $56,800 |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | $100,620 |
| Operations Manager | $159,510 |
| Market Research Analyst | $72,590 |
| Health Services Manager | $137,960 |
| Truck Driver | $58,990 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
169,954
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.7 yrs
Census ACS
41.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
14
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$903
Per month
Avg Home Value
$204,167
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 65619 | — | $899 | $191,700 |
| ZIP 65714 | — | $950 | $240,000 |
| ZIP 65721 | — | $951 | $232,600 |
| ZIP 65742 | — | $786 | $240,600 |
| ZIP 65757 | — | $949 | $227,400 |
| ZIP 65801 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 65802 | — | $857 | $144,900 |
| ZIP 65803 | — | $861 | $144,600 |
| ZIP 65804 | — | $857 | $202,800 |
| ZIP 65806 | — | $788 | $82,600 |
Showing top 10 of 14 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
34°F
July Avg
79°F
Sunny Days / Year
241
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.1
poor
Hospitals
4
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
87.4%
Springfield has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 90.1. The US national average is 100, so Springfield is 9.9 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Springfield is $964 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Springfield is $49,311 per year.
The median home value in Springfield is $177,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Springfield has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Missouri is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
