Salary Comparison
Astronomers: Bangor vs Everett
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bangor, ME
$121,709/yr
Everett, WA
$83,460/yr
Our recommendation: Bangor, ME
Bangor offers $2,993 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bangor
Everett
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$121,709
$83,460
+$38,249
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,404
$5,077
+$2,327
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
84
106
-22 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,177
$2,843
$666
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,252
$1,680
$428
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,227
$2,234
+$2,993
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.40×
1.79×
+1.61×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
7/10 (Moderate)
+3
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.