The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Optometrists: Spring Hill vs Boston

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

Spring Hill, FL

$92,700/yr

Take-home$5,639/mo
Disposable$3,307/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Boston, MA

$155,890/yr

Take-home$9,483/mo
Disposable$5,573/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Boston, MA

Boston offers $2,266 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Spring Hill

Boston

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$92,700

$155,890

$63,190

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,639

$9,483

$3,844

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

90

146

-56 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,332

$3,910

$1,578

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,341

$2,490

$1,149

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,307

$5,573

$2,266

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.42ร—

2.43ร—

-0.01ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (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.