Salary Comparison
Commercial Pilots: Clovis vs Boise
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Clovis, CA
$177,300/yr
Boise, ID
$103,420/yr
Our recommendation: Clovis, CA
Clovis offers $4,610 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Clovis
Boise
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$177,300
$103,420
+$73,880
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,786
$6,291
+$4,495
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
96
-5 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,452
$2,567
$115
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,380
$1,490
$110
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,334
$3,724
+$4,610
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.40×
2.45×
+1.95×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+2
A vs B
Clovis — Full Details
Boise — 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.