Salary Comparison
Radiologic Technologists And Technicians: Cambridge vs Springfield
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Cambridge, MA
$101,800/yr
Springfield, MA
$82,895/yr
Our recommendation: Springfield, MA
Springfield offers $348 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Cambridge
Springfield
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$101,800
$82,895
+$18,905
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,193
$5,043
+$1,150
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
152
97
+55 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$4,093
$2,595
+$1,498
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,650
$1,450
+$1,200
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,100
$2,448
$348
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.51×
1.94×
-0.43×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
7/10 (Moderate)
-1
A vs B
Cambridge — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.