Salary Comparison
Separating: Clifton vs Springfield
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Clifton, NJ
$52,730/yr
Springfield, MA
$48,303/yr
Our recommendation: Clifton, NJ
Clifton offers $67 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Clifton
Springfield
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$52,730
$48,303
+$4,427
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,208
$2,938
+$270
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
108
97
+11 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,798
$2,595
+$203
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$1,450
+$160
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$410
$343
+$67
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.15×
1.13×
+0.02×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+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.