Salary Comparison
Lighting Technicians: Springfield vs Costa Mesa
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Springfield, MA
$66,561/yr
Costa Mesa, CA
$83,200/yr
Our recommendation: Springfield, MA
Springfield offers $118 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Springfield
Costa Mesa
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$66,561
$83,200
$16,639
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,049
$5,061
$1,012
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
97
139
-42 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,595
$3,725
$1,130
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$2,380
$930
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,454
$1,336
+$118
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.56×
1.36×
+0.20×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
5/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
Springfield — Full Details
Costa Mesa — 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.