The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Network Support Specialists: Clifton vs Springfield

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

Best Value

Clifton, NJ

$80,112/yr

Take-home$4,874/mo
Disposable$2,076/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate

Springfield, MA

$73,386/yr

Take-home$4,464/mo
Disposable$1,869/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Clifton, NJ

Clifton offers $207 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Clifton

Springfield

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$80,112

$73,386

+$6,726

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,874

$4,464

+$410

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

108

97

+11 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,798

$2,595

+$203

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,610

$1,450

+$160

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,076

$1,869

+$207

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.74ร—

1.72ร—

+0.02ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

6/10 (Moderate)

+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.