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.
Discover what makes Springfield a great place to live, work, play, and learn in our informative 84-page relocation guide.
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