Salary Comparison
Surgeons: Boulder vs Springfield
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Boulder, CO
$215,156/yr
Springfield, MA
$181,827/yr
Our recommendation: Boulder, CO
Boulder offers $1,220 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Boulder
Springfield
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$215,156
$181,827
+$33,329
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$13,089
$11,061
+$2,028
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
127
97
+30 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,403
$2,595
+$808
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,150
$1,450
+$700
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,686
$8,466
+$1,220
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.85×
4.26×
-0.41×
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.