Travel Nursing in Springfield, MO

Travel nursing in Springfield, MO — what it costs to live there and 3 furnished places to stay.

Housing in Springfield

3 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Springfield

Prices in Missouri run 9% lower overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall90.89% lower
Housing69.930% lower
Utilities79.421% lower
Groceries and goods96.34% lower
Services95.25% lower

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Springfield

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$790HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$800HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$1,000HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$1,370HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$1,279Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

Licensing

Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.

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Common questions

Do I need a Missouri nursing license?
Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
Is Springfield expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, Missouri runs housing 30% below and utilities 21% below. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in Springfield?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in Springfield is $800 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 3 furnished places here.