The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Compensation: Waco vs Quincy

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Waco, TX

$66,422/yr

Take-home$4,041/mo
Disposable$1,986/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Quincy, MA

$92,180/yr

Take-home$5,608/mo
Disposable$2,602/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Quincy, MA

Quincy offers $616 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Waco

Quincy

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$66,422

$92,180

$25,758

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,041

$5,608

$1,567

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

77

116

-39 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,055

$3,006

$951

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,080

$1,729

$649

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,986

$2,602

$616

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.97ร—

1.87ร—

+0.10ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

7/10 (Moderate)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.