Salary Comparison
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Fort Collins vs Springfield
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Fort Collins, CO
$71,852/yr
Springfield, MA
$69,722/yr
Our recommendation: Springfield, MA
Springfield offers $25 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Fort Collins
Springfield
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$71,852
$69,722
+$2,130
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,371
$4,241
+$130
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
102
97
+5 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,750
$2,595
+$155
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,620
$1,450
+$170
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,621
$1,646
$25
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.59×
1.63×
-0.04×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
6/10 (Moderate)
+0
A vs B
Fort Collins — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.