Springfield, MO has everything you need. You can fast-track your career, afford the home you’ve always wanted, shorten your commute and lose yourself in the natural beauty. Live here—and just breathe.
The prospect of moving to a new city can be a little overwhelming. That’s where we come in! The information we’ve compiled is intended to help you get a feel for what life here is like. From vast career opportunities to abundant attractions, you’ll quickly come to know that Springfield isn’t just a good place to live, it’s one of the best places to live in Missouri and the entire Midwest.
Located in scenic southwest Missouri, Springfield is home to a metro population of more than 450,000 in Greene, Christian, Webster, Polk and Dallas counties. It’s a place that has everything you need—a plentiful and growing job market, great schools, world-class health care and all the entertainment and cultural trappings of a big city.
SUIT YOURSELF
Our housing costs are consistently the best cost advantage in terms of our cost of living.
Find Your Niche
Choose a career in Springfield that’s a perfect fit for you. We’re the fastest-growing city in Missouri with a workforce that’s increasing faster than the national average.
Plenty to Do
Indoors or outdoors. Day or night. High-energy or totally chill. No matter how you like to unwind or seek a new thrill, you’ll find plenty of ways to play your way in Springfield.
Endless Learning
Excellence in education is central to the Springfield experience. We have a high concentration of colleges and universities, including the state’s second-largest university system.
SUIT YOURSELF
Our housing costs are consistently the best cost advantage in terms of our cost of living.
Find Your Niche
Choose a career in Springfield that’s a perfect fit for you. We’re the fastest-growing city in Missouri with a workforce that’s increasing faster than the national average.
Plenty to Do
Indoors or outdoors. Day or night. High-energy or totally chill. No matter how you like to unwind or seek a new thrill, you’ll find plenty of ways to play your way in Springfield.
Endless Learning
Excellence in education is central to the Springfield experience. We have a high concentration of colleges and universities, including the state’s second-largest university system.
If you’re considering moving to Springfield, Missouri or the surrounding Springfield suburbs, you definitely want to check out our informative and helpful articles about our incredible city which include topics like the best neighborhoods to live in, seasonal activities to consider, top employers, and much more!
Discover what makes Springfield a great place to live, work, play, and learn in our informative 84-page relocation guide.
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