The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Area: Brockton vs Flint

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

Best Value

Brockton, MA

$103,130/yr

Take-home$6,274/mo
Disposable$3,631/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable

Flint, MI

$74,858/yr

Take-home$4,554/mo
Disposable$2,687/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Brockton, MA

Brockton offers $944 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Brockton

Flint

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$103,130

$74,858

+$28,272

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,274

$4,554

+$1,720

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

102

72

+30 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,643

$1,867

+$776

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,520

$1,073

+$447

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,631

$2,687

+$944

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.37ร—

2.44ร—

-0.07ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (Comfortable)

+0

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.