Salary Comparison
Commercial Pilots: Sunrise vs Springfield
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Sunrise, FL
$157,580/yr
Springfield, MA
$134,264/yr
Our recommendation: Sunrise, FL
Sunrise offers $1,344 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Sunrise
Springfield
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$157,580
$134,264
+$23,316
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,586
$8,168
+$1,418
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
103
97
+6 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,669
$2,595
+$74
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,535
$1,450
+$85
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,917
$5,573
+$1,344
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.59×
3.15×
+0.44×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (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.