Salary Comparison
Ophthalmologists: Syracuse vs Springfield
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Syracuse, NY
$216,139/yr
Springfield, MA
$209,732/yr
Our recommendation: Syracuse, NY
Syracuse offers $341 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Syracuse
Springfield
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$216,139
$209,732
+$6,407
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$13,148
$12,759
+$389
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
102
97
+5 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,643
$2,595
+$48
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,520
$1,450
+$70
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,505
$10,164
+$341
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.97×
4.92×
+0.05×
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.