Salary Comparison
Physicians: Springfield vs Kansas City
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Springfield, MA
$158,648/yr
Kansas City, MO
$76,310/yr
Our recommendation: Springfield, MA
Springfield offers $4,672 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Springfield
Kansas City
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$158,648
$76,310
+$82,338
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,651
$4,642
+$5,009
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
97
84
+13 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,595
$2,258
+$337
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,230
+$220
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,056
$2,384
+$4,672
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.72×
2.06×
+1.66×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+2
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.