Salary Comparison
Patternmakers: Hayward vs Springfield
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hayward, CA
$65,570/yr
Springfield, MA
$58,665/yr
Our recommendation: Springfield, MA
Springfield offers $323 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Hayward
Springfield
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$65,570
$58,665
+$6,905
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,989
$3,569
+$420
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
124
97
+27 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,338
$2,595
+$743
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,050
$1,450
+$600
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$651
$974
$323
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.20×
1.38×
-0.18×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
-1
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.