Salary Comparison
Materials Scientists: Newton vs Springfield
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Newton, MA
$118,010/yr
Springfield, MA
$106,701/yr
Our recommendation: Springfield, MA
Springfield offers $552 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Newton
Springfield
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$118,010
$106,701
+$11,309
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,179
$6,491
+$688
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
148
97
+51 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,835
$2,595
+$1,240
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,206
$1,450
+$756
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,344
$3,896
$552
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.87×
2.50×
-0.63×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
9/10 (Comfortable)
-2
A vs B
Newton — Full Details
Springfield — 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.