Salary Comparison
Physicians: Springfield vs Huntington Beach
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Springfield, MA
$158,648/yr
Huntington Beach, CA
$77,840/yr
Our recommendation: Springfield, MA
Springfield offers $6,046 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Springfield
Huntington Beach
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$158,648
$77,840
+$80,808
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,651
$4,735
+$4,916
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
97
139
-42 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,595
$3,725
$1,130
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$2,380
$930
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,056
$1,010
+$6,046
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.72×
1.27×
+2.45×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
4/10 (Tight)
+6
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.