Salary Comparison
Acupuncturists: Modesto vs Boise
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Modesto, CA
$81,480/yr
Boise, ID
$59,890/yr
Our recommendation: Modesto, CA
Modesto offers $1,379 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Modesto
Boise
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$81,480
$59,890
+$21,590
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,957
$3,643
+$1,314
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
93
96
-3 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,502
$2,567
$65
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,420
$1,490
$70
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,455
$1,076
+$1,379
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.98×
1.42×
+0.56×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
5/10 (Tight)
+2
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.