Salary Comparison
Environmental Engineers: Westminster vs Springfield
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Westminster, CO
$108,719/yr
Springfield, MA
$103,652/yr
Our recommendation: Westminster, CO
Westminster offers $105 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Westminster
Springfield
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$108,719
$103,652
+$5,067
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,614
$6,306
+$308
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
$3,816
$3,711
+$105
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.36×
2.43×
-0.07×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+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.