Salary Comparison
Millwrights: Norfolk vs Springfield
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Norfolk, VA
$73,009/yr
Springfield, MA
$71,268/yr
Our recommendation: Norfolk, VA
Norfolk offers $285 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Norfolk
Springfield
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$73,009
$71,268
+$1,741
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,441
$4,336
+$105
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
97
-7 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,415
$2,595
$180
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$1,450
$100
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,026
$1,741
+$285
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.84×
1.67×
+0.17×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
6/10 (Moderate)
+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.