Salary Comparison
Ophthalmologists: Carrollton vs Springfield
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Carrollton, TX
$211,550/yr
Springfield, MA
$209,732/yr
Our recommendation: Carrollton, TX
Carrollton offers $128 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Carrollton
Springfield
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$211,550
$209,732
+$1,818
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,869
$12,759
+$110
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
97
-1 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,577
$2,595
$18
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$1,450
+$30
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,292
$10,164
+$128
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.99×
4.92×
+0.07×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.