Salary Comparison
Acupuncturists: Springfield vs New Bedford
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Springfield, MA
$83,521/yr
New Bedford, MA
$135,260/yr
Our recommendation: New Bedford, MA
New Bedford offers $3,151 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Springfield
New Bedford
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$83,521
$135,260
$51,739
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,081
$8,228
$3,147
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
97
100
-3 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,595
$2,591
+$4
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,490
$40
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,486
$5,637
$3,151
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.96×
3.18×
-1.22×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-3
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.