The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Model Makers: Naples vs Springfield

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Best Value

Naples, FL

$80,849/yr

Take-home$4,918/mo
Disposable$1,757/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate

Springfield, MA

$70,135/yr

Take-home$4,267/mo
Disposable$1,672/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Naples, FL

Naples offers $85 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Naples

Springfield

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$80,849

$70,135

+$10,714

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,918

$4,267

+$651

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

122

97

+25 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,161

$2,595

+$566

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,818

$1,450

+$368

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,757

$1,672

+$85

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.56ร—

1.64ร—

-0.08ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

6/10 (Moderate)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.