The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Hardware Engineers: Spring Hill vs Cambridge

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Spring Hill, FL

$105,270/yr

Take-home$6,404/mo
Disposable$4,072/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Cambridge, MA

$170,570/yr

Take-home$10,376/mo
Disposable$6,283/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Cambridge, MA

Cambridge offers $2,211 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Spring Hill

Cambridge

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$105,270

$170,570

$65,300

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,404

$10,376

$3,972

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

90

152

-62 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,332

$4,093

$1,761

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,341

$2,650

$1,309

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,072

$6,283

$2,211

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.75ร—

2.54ร—

+0.21ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (Comfortable)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.