Salary Comparison
Painters: Quincy vs Springfield
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Quincy, MA
$56,810/yr
Springfield, MA
$51,067/yr
Our recommendation: Springfield, MA
Springfield offers $62 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Quincy
Springfield
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$56,810
$51,067
+$5,743
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,456
$3,107
+$349
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
116
97
+19 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,006
$2,595
+$411
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,729
$1,450
+$279
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$450
$512
$62
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.15×
1.20×
-0.05×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+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.