Salary Comparison
Astronomers: Amarillo vs Somerville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Amarillo, TX
$115,160/yr
Somerville, MA
$189,430/yr
Our recommendation: Somerville, MA
Somerville offers $3,078 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Amarillo
Somerville
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
132
-58 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,980
$3,420
$1,440
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,020
$1,967
$947
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,026
$8,104
$3,078
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.54×
3.37×
+0.17×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.