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Springfield vs Columbia
Springfield and Columbia
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Columbia are close to the US rate in this release, 6.7 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Springfield to Columbia
In 2022-2023, 126 households filed a move from Springfield to Columbia (about 177 people, average adjusted gross income $45,556). 98 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $865 in Springfield and $1,020 in Columbia. Springfield has a state tax on wages. Columbia has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Columbia is 88% of the national level for the same work, against 86% in Springfield.
Columbia averages 217 sunny days, with July highs around 87°F and January nights around 25°F. Springfield is 219 sunny days, 88°F in July, 26°F in January. Commutes average 20 minutes in Columbia and 23 in Springfield.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 126 households moved Springfield → Columbia (about 177 people, average AGI $45,556). 98 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Springfield and Columbia changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 140 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,650–$3,150
- Container or pod
- $1,150–$2,100
- Rent a truck
- $400–$800
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Questions
Is Columbia cheaper than Springfield after tax and rent?
No. Columbia leaves about $139 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $865 in Springfield and $1,020 in Columbia.
Does Columbia have state income tax?
Columbia is in Missouri, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Springfield to Columbia?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.