Salary Comparison
Area: Springfield vs Philadelphia
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Springfield, MA
$88,354/yr
Philadelphia, PA
$103,510/yr
Our recommendation: Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia offers $677 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Springfield
Philadelphia
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$88,354
$103,510
$15,156
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,375
$6,297
$922
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
97
106
-9 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,595
$2,840
$245
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,680
$230
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,780
$3,457
$677
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.07×
2.22×
-0.15×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.