Salary Comparison
Avionics Technicians: Quincy vs Laredo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Quincy, MA
$84,560/yr
Laredo, TX
$65,968/yr
Our recommendation: Laredo, TX
Laredo offers $7 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Quincy
Laredo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$84,560
$65,968
+$18,592
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,144
$4,013
+$1,131
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
116
70
+46 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,006
$1,868
+$1,138
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,729
$950
+$779
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,138
$2,145
$7
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.71×
2.15×
-0.44×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-2
A vs B
Quincy — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.