Salary Comparison
Lodging Managers: Springfield vs Plano
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Springfield, MA
$71,022/yr
Plano, TX
$96,060/yr
Our recommendation: Plano, TX
Plano offers $1,323 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Springfield
Plano
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$71,022
$96,060
$25,038
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,321
$5,844
$1,523
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
97
104
-7 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,595
$2,795
$200
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,650
$200
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,726
$3,049
$1,323
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.67×
2.09×
-0.42×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-2
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.