Salary Comparison
Astronomers: Eugene vs Newton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Eugene, OR
$133,170/yr
Newton, MA
$189,430/yr
Our recommendation: Newton, MA
Newton offers $2,165 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Eugene
Newton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$133,170
$189,430
$56,260
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,101
$11,524
$3,423
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
148
-52 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,577
$3,835
$1,258
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$2,206
$726
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,524
$7,689
$2,165
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.14×
3.00×
+0.14×
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.