Salary Comparison
Surgeons: Springfield vs Garland
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Springfield, MA
$181,827/yr
Garland, TX
$215,010/yr
Our recommendation: Garland, TX
Garland offers $2,209 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Springfield
Garland
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$181,827
$215,010
$33,183
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,061
$13,080
$2,019
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
97
90
+7 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,595
$2,405
+$190
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,350
+$100
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,466
$10,675
$2,209
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.26×
5.44×
-1.18×
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.