Salary Comparison
Physicians: Spartanburg vs Boston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Spartanburg, SC
$144,108/yr
Boston, MA
$212,030/yr
Our recommendation: Boston, MA
Boston offers $2,346 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Spartanburg
Boston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$144,108
$212,030
$67,922
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,767
$12,899
$4,132
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
82
146
-64 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,124
$3,910
$1,786
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,222
$2,490
$1,268
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,643
$8,989
$2,346
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.13×
3.30×
+0.83×
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.