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Measure Springfield (MO)Missouri, United States Remove Springfield (MO)
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.6
Connector Score 5.4
Safety 2.2
Affordability 7.7
Transportation 8.5
Car-free friendliness 6.5
Walkability 8.0
Things to do 5.8
Food & dining 4.9
Places to stay 5.9
Nature & outdoors 2.0
Scenic value 3.0
Family friendliness 5.9
Solo-traveler friendliness 4.8
Nightlife 3.7
Remote-work friendliness 6.0
Road-trip convenience 5.8
Train-trip convenience 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 8.0
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $98
Mid-range $150
Luxury $248
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 88
Typical 1-bedroom rent $950
Population 170K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Bus Airport
Car recommended —
Character
Best for —
Known for Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Wineries & breweries, Family & kids
When to go Peak: Summer and holiday weekends

Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.

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