The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Acupuncturists: Eugene vs Boise

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Best Value

Eugene, OR

$83,011/yr

Take-home$5,050/mo
Disposable$2,473/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate

Boise, ID

$59,890/yr

Take-home$3,643/mo
Disposable$1,076/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Eugene, OR

Eugene offers $1,397 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Eugene

Boise

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$83,011

$59,890

+$23,121

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,050

$3,643

+$1,407

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

96

96

+0 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,577

$2,567

+$10

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,480

$1,490

$10

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,473

$1,076

+$1,397

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.96ร—

1.42ร—

+0.54ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

5/10 (Tight)

+2

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.