Salary Comparison
Maintenance Workers: Medford vs Springfield
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Medford, MA
$76,030/yr
Springfield, MA
$61,557/yr
Our recommendation: Medford, MA
Medford offers $419 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Medford
Springfield
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$76,030
$61,557
+$14,473
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,625
$3,745
+$880
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
118
97
+21 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,056
$2,595
+$461
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,758
$1,450
+$308
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,569
$1,150
+$419
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.51×
1.44×
+0.07×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
5/10 (Tight)
+1
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.