Salary Comparison
Psychiatrists: Springfield vs Raleigh
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Springfield, MA
$182,857/yr
Raleigh, NC
$232,120/yr
Our recommendation: Raleigh, NC
Raleigh offers $3,030 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Springfield
Raleigh
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$182,857
$232,120
$49,263
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,124
$14,121
$2,997
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
97
95
+2 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,595
$2,562
+$33
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,480
$30
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,529
$11,559
$3,030
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.29×
5.51×
-1.22×
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.