Salary Comparison
Bookkeeping: Laredo vs Boston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Laredo, TX
$42,128/yr
Boston, MA
$58,400/yr
Our recommendation: Laredo, TX
Laredo offers $1,052 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Laredo
Boston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$42,128
$58,400
$16,272
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,563
$3,553
$990
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
70
146
-76 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,868
$3,910
$2,042
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$950
$2,490
$1,540
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$695
$-357
+$1,052
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.37×
0.91×
+0.46×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+2
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.