Salary Comparison
Rolling Machine Setters: Springfield vs Medford
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Springfield, MA
$49,461/yr
Medford, MA
$57,950/yr
Our recommendation: Medford, MA
Medford offers $55 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Springfield
Medford
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$49,461
$57,950
$8,489
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,009
$3,525
$516
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
97
118
-21 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,595
$3,056
$461
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,758
$308
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$414
$469
$55
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.16×
1.15×
+0.01×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+0
A vs B
Springfield — 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.