salaryRent is higher than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.4 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,200 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Oregon cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Oregon. It is number 43 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Springfield?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Springfield
| Size | Springfield | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,153 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $972 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,332 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,661 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,203 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Springfield overall?
Everyday prices in the Eugene-Springfield metro area are 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Springfield
Life in Springfield
What jobs pay in Springfield
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $155,890 | 13.5% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $145,550 | 14.5% |
| Physician Assistant | $145,030 | 14.5% |
| Software Developer | $121,050 | 17.4% |
| Registered Nurse | $113,720 | 18.5% |
| Lawyer | $111,850 | 18.8% |
| Dental Hygienist | $106,600 | 19.8% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,360 | 21.0% |
| Civil Engineer | $98,940 | 21.3% |
| Electrician | $94,680 | 22.2% |
| Operations Manager | $94,170 | 22.4% |
| Police Officer | $92,780 | 22.7% |
| Plumber | $84,910 | 24.8% |
| Accountant | $79,930 | 26.3% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $77,790 | 27.1% |
| Firefighter | $72,280 | 29.1% |
| Market Research Analyst | $64,520 | 32.6% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,260 | 32.8% |
| Carpenter | $62,590 | 33.6% |
| HVAC Technician | $60,050 | 35.1% |
| Truck Driver | $58,480 | 36.0% |
| Medical Assistant | $49,980 | 42.1% |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,320 | 43.6% |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,880 | 45.9% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $42,930 | 49.1% |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,920 | 54.1% |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,960 | 55.5% |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,410 | 59.5% |
| Cashier | $34,110 | 61.7% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Springfield?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $734 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $358,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,870 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Springfield, OR?
Renting in Springfield costs a median of about $1,755 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in Springfield?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,200 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Springfield cheap or expensive?
Springfield is rated OK: rent takes 28.4% of the typical household income of $74,159. It ranks 43rd cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Springfield?
The median homeowner in Springfield pays $3,225 a year in property taxes, about 0.90% of the median home value.
Is Springfield more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 2% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Springfield?
The median home value in Springfield is $358,700, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
61,499 people live in Springfield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.