Salary Comparison
Orthodontists: Gresham vs Springfield
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Gresham, OR
$208,873/yr
Springfield, MA
$207,605/yr
Our recommendation: Gresham, OR
Gresham offers $122 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Gresham
Springfield
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$208,873
$207,605
+$1,268
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,706
$12,629
+$77
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
97
-2 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,550
$2,595
$45
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,450
+$0
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,156
$10,034
+$122
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.98×
4.87×
+0.11×
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.