Salary Comparison
Broadcast Technicians: Cambridge vs Irvine
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Cambridge, MA
$56,600/yr
Irvine, CA
$75,940/yr
Our recommendation: Irvine, CA
Irvine offers $1,292 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Cambridge
Irvine
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$56,600
$75,940
$19,340
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,443
$4,620
$1,177
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
152
148
+4 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$4,093
$3,978
+$115
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,650
$2,580
+$70
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-650
$642
$1,292
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.84×
1.16×
-0.32×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
2/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
-2
A vs B
Cambridge — 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.