The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Neurologists: Reno vs Springfield

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

Best Value

Reno, NV

$218,788/yr

Take-home$13,310/mo
Disposable$10,685/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

Springfield, MA

$217,459/yr

Take-home$13,229/mo
Disposable$10,634/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Reno, NV

Reno offers $51 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Reno

Springfield

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$218,788

$217,459

+$1,329

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$13,310

$13,229

+$81

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

98

97

+1 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,625

$2,595

+$30

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,520

$1,450

+$70

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$10,685

$10,634

+$51

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

5.07ร—

5.10ร—

-0.03ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+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.