Salary Comparison
Data Entry Keyers: Hampton vs Springfield
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hampton, VA
$42,339/yr
Springfield, MA
$41,328/yr
Our recommendation: Hampton, VA
Hampton offers $240 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Hampton
Springfield
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$42,339
$41,328
+$1,011
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,576
$2,514
+$62
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
97
-7 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,417
$2,595
$178
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$1,450
$100
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$159
$-81
+$240
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.07×
0.97×
+0.10×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+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.