Salary Comparison
Astronomers: Springfield vs Boston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Springfield, MA
$133,989/yr
Boston, MA
$189,430/yr
Full Breakdown
Springfield
Boston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$133,989
$189,430
$55,441
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,151
$11,524
$3,373
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
97
146
-49 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,595
$3,910
$1,315
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$2,490
$1,040
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,556
$7,614
$2,058
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.14×
2.95×
+0.19×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
+1
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.