Salary Comparison
Astronomers: Amarillo vs Boston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Amarillo, TX
$115,160/yr
Boston, MA
$189,430/yr
Full Breakdown
Amarillo
Boston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$115,160
$189,430
$74,270
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,006
$11,524
$4,518
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
74
146
-72 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,980
$3,910
$1,930
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,020
$2,490
$1,470
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,026
$7,614
$2,588
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.54×
2.95×
+0.59×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
+1
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.