Salary Comparison
Nuclear Technicians: Springfield vs Frederick
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Springfield, MA
$99,863/yr
Frederick, MD
$112,676/yr
Our recommendation: Frederick, MD
Frederick offers $653 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Springfield
Frederick
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$99,863
$112,676
$12,813
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,075
$6,854
$779
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
97
105
-8 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,595
$2,721
$126
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,565
$115
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,480
$4,133
$653
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.34×
2.52×
-0.18×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
-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.