Salary Comparison
Bailiffs: Cambridge vs Philadelphia
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Cambridge, MA
$76,770/yr
Philadelphia, PA
$48,160/yr
Our recommendation: Cambridge, MA
Cambridge offers $487 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Cambridge
Philadelphia
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$76,770
$48,160
+$28,610
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,670
$2,930
+$1,740
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
152
106
+46 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$4,093
$2,840
+$1,253
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,650
$1,680
+$970
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$577
$90
+$487
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.14×
1.03×
+0.11×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+1
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.