Salary Comparison
Acupuncturists: Meridian vs Boston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Meridian, ID
$59,890/yr
Boston, MA
$135,260/yr
Our recommendation: Boston, MA
Boston offers $3,283 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Meridian
Boston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$59,890
$135,260
$75,370
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,643
$8,228
$4,585
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
97
146
-49 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,608
$3,910
$1,302
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,520
$2,490
$970
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,035
$4,318
$3,283
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.40×
2.10×
-0.70×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-3
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.