Side-by-side
Kansas City vs Springfield
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Kansas City, KS53 | Springfield, MO61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 61 |
| Affordability | 90 | 93 |
| Housing | 76 | 60 |
| Jobs | 25 | 82 |
| Safety | 14 | 6 |
| Climate | 96 | 96 |
| Amenities | 3 | 21 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,769 | $3,498 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,197 | $883 |
| Median home value | $147,100 | $165,200 |
| Median HH income | $59,183 | $45,984 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% | 3.9% |
| Population | 154.8K | 169.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 22° | 89° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 230 | 224 |