1 facility hiring travelers, 3 openings. A two-bedroom in Bolivar runs about $850 a month at HUD fair market rent, 33% under Saint Louis's.
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Memorial Hospital | 3 | $2,101 – $2,959 | $2,150 | 52 | Acute Care Hospitals |
Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.
Against the national average, Springfield, MO runs housing 34% below, utilities 14% below, services 7% below and groceries and goods 6% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Springfield, MO metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 11% below |
| Housing | 34% below |
| Utilities | 14% below |
| Groceries and goods | 6% below |
| Services | 7% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Bolivar is $850 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $690.
Missouri taxes wage income.
Against Saint Louis, a two-bedroom here runs 33% lower ($850 against $1,260).