The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer: Naples vs Boise

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

Best Value

Naples, FL

$53,499/yr

Take-home$3,255/mo
Disposable$94/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight

Boise, ID

$39,310/yr

Take-home$2,391/mo
Disposable$-176/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Naples, FL

Naples offers $270 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Naples

Boise

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$53,499

$39,310

+$14,189

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,255

$2,391

+$864

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

122

96

+26 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,161

$2,567

+$594

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,818

$1,490

+$328

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$94

$-176

+$270

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.03ร—

0.93ร—

+0.10ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

3/10 (Tight)

3/10 (Tight)

+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.