Cities Similar to Springfield, MO
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Springfield, MO
1. Fargo, ND
133,188 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$259K
Rent estimate
$860/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Des Moines, IA
214,133 people · Midwest
COL Index
90.0
Home value
$228K
Rent estimate
$1,060/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Cedar Rapids, IA
135,958 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$197K
Rent estimate
$825/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Fort Wayne, IN
270,402 people · Midwest
COL Index
83.0
Home value
$206K
Rent estimate
$900/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Independence, MO
120,922 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$217K
Rent estimate
$1,080/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Sioux Falls, SD
206,410 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$280K
Rent estimate
$950/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Evansville, IN
115,332 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$188K
Rent estimate
$875/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Cincinnati, OH
309,317 people · Midwest
COL Index
89.0
Home value
$225K
Rent estimate
$935/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Warren, MI
136,655 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$183K
Rent estimate
$1,135/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Lincoln, NE
295,178 people · Midwest
COL Index
91.0
Home value
$274K
Rent estimate
$1,000/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Springfield
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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