Cost of Living in Springfield, OH
Springfield, OH — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Springfield, OH to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Springfield, OH vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 90.5 | −9.5% |
| Housing | 61.7 | −38.3% |
| Goods | 93.6 | −6.4% |
| Utilities | 97.2 | −2.8% |
| Other services | 98.9 | −1.1% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Springfield, OH
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $763 | $30,520/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $843 | $33,720/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,106 | $44,240/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,355 | $54,200/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,572 | $62,880/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Springfield, OH
- Federal income tax$3,276
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,819
- Medicare (1.45%)$659
- Ohio income tax$468
- Take-home pay$38,247
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 2.75% state
Highest-paying jobs in Springfield, OH
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Springfield, OH expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Springfield, OH metro area are 90.5% of the U.S. average, with housing at 61.7%. It is the #280 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Springfield, OH?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $54,289 in Springfield, OH (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $45,470.
How much is rent in Springfield, OH?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Springfield, OH are $763 for a studio, $843 for one bedroom, $1,106 for two bedrooms and $1,355 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Springfield, OH
Management Occupations
- General and Operations Manager — $79,490
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $77,320
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $63,030
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $36,480
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $80,060
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $61,350
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Nursing Assistant — $38,020
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $34,860
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- Waiter and Waitress — $36,060
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $35,750
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $27,490
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Sales and Related Occupations
- Retail Salesperson — $32,610
- Cashier — $28,150
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $45,750
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $43,840
- Office Clerks, General — $43,540
- Customer Service Representative — $39,000
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $50,930
Production Occupations
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $46,730
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $58,810
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $40,450
- Stocker and Order Filler — $36,950
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $35,130