Salary Comparison
Radiologists: Tempe vs Springfield
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Tempe, AZ
$217,261/yr
Springfield, MA
$215,942/yr
Our recommendation: Springfield, MA
Springfield offers $10 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Tempe
Springfield
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$217,261
$215,942
+$1,319
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$13,217
$13,137
+$80
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
100
97
+3 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,685
$2,595
+$90
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,550
$1,450
+$100
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,532
$10,542
$10
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.92×
5.06×
-0.14×
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.