Salary Comparison
Morticians: Springfield vs Houston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Springfield, MA
$51,668/yr
Houston, TX
$37,320/yr
Our recommendation: Springfield, MA
Springfield offers $693 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Springfield
Houston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$51,668
$37,320
+$14,348
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,143
$2,270
+$873
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
97
90
+7 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,595
$2,415
+$180
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,350
+$100
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$548
$-145
+$693
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.21×
0.94×
+0.27×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (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.