Salary Comparison
Biological Technicians: Brockton vs Topeka
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Brockton, MA
$64,380/yr
Topeka, KS
$42,912/yr
Our recommendation: Brockton, MA
Brockton offers $495 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Brockton
Topeka
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$64,380
$42,912
+$21,468
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,916
$2,611
+$1,305
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
102
68
+34 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,643
$1,833
+$810
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,520
$920
+$600
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,273
$778
+$495
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.48×
1.42×
+0.06×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
+0
A vs B
Brockton — 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.