Salary Comparison
Astronomers: Gainesville vs Newton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Gainesville, FL
$124,984/yr
Newton, MA
$189,430/yr
Our recommendation: Newton, MA
Newton offers $2,389 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Gainesville
Newton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$124,984
$189,430
$64,446
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,603
$11,524
$3,921
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
86
148
-62 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,303
$3,835
$1,532
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,250
$2,206
$956
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,300
$7,689
$2,389
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.30×
3.00×
+0.30×
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.