Cheapest Cities Near Springfield (2026)

Springfield has a cost of living index of 79 (US avg = 100). Here are 2 more affordable metros to consider as alternatives.

More affordable alternatives

1
Flint, MI3% cheaper
COL: 771BR: $880/moSave $70/mo on rent
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2
McAllen, TX1% cheaper
COL: 781BR: $950/moSave $0/mo on rent
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Springfield at a glance

79
COL index
100 = US avg
$950
1BR rent
per month
$185K
Home price
median
4.7%
State tax
income

Cities with similar cost of living

Jackson, MSCOL: 79Laredo, TXCOL: 79Evansville, INCOL: 80Topeka, KSCOL: 80

COL index sourced from Numbeo, Zillow, and BLS data · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only