The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Engineering Technologists And Technicians: Naples vs Springfield

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

Best Value

Naples, FL

$83,179/yr

Take-home$5,060/mo
Disposable$1,899/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate

Springfield, MA

$72,157/yr

Take-home$4,390/mo
Disposable$1,795/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Naples, FL

Naples offers $104 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Naples

Springfield

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$83,179

$72,157

+$11,022

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,060

$4,390

+$670

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

122

97

+25 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,161

$2,595

+$566

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,818

$1,450

+$368

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,899

$1,795

+$104

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.60ร—

1.69ร—

-0.09ร—

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.