Salary Comparison
Physicians: Springfield vs Boston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Springfield, MA
$158,648/yr
Boston, MA
$212,030/yr
Our recommendation: Boston, MA
Boston offers $1,933 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Springfield
Boston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$158,648
$212,030
$53,382
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,651
$12,899
$3,248
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
97
146
-49 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,595
$3,910
$1,315
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$2,490
$1,040
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,056
$8,989
$1,933
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.72×
3.30×
+0.42×
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.