Salary Comparison
Boilermakers: Suffolk vs Pompano Beach
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Suffolk, VA
$88,871/yr
Pompano Beach, FL
$60,690/yr
Our recommendation: Suffolk, VA
Suffolk offers $2,012 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Suffolk
Pompano Beach
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$88,871
$60,690
+$28,181
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,406
$3,692
+$1,714
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
106
-11 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,540
$2,838
$298
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,680
$230
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,866
$854
+$2,012
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.13×
1.30×
+0.83×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
5/10 (Tight)
+3
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.