Salary Comparison
Mathematicians: Silver Spring vs Springfield
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Silver Spring, MD
$143,293/yr
Springfield, MA
$126,998/yr
Our recommendation: Silver Spring, MD
Silver Spring offers $478 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Silver Spring
Springfield
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$143,293
$126,998
+$16,295
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,717
$7,726
+$991
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
120
97
+23 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,108
$2,595
+$513
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,788
$1,450
+$338
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,609
$5,131
+$478
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.80×
2.98×
-0.18×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (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.