Salary Comparison
Patternmakers: Newark vs Springfield
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Newark, NJ
$64,041/yr
Springfield, MA
$58,665/yr
Our recommendation: Newark, NJ
Newark offers $74 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Newark
Springfield
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$64,041
$58,665
+$5,376
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,896
$3,569
+$327
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
106
97
+9 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,848
$2,595
+$253
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,650
$1,450
+$200
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,048
$974
+$74
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.37×
1.38×
-0.01×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
5/10 (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.