Salary Comparison
Acupuncturists: Naperville vs Boston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Naperville, IL
$83,521/yr
Boston, MA
$135,260/yr
Our recommendation: Boston, MA
Boston offers $2,280 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Naperville
Boston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$83,521
$135,260
$51,739
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,081
$8,228
$3,147
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
113
146
-33 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,043
$3,910
$867
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,850
$2,490
$640
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,038
$4,318
$2,280
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.67×
2.10×
-0.43×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-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.