The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer And Information Systems Managers: Beaverton vs Boston

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

Beaverton, OR

$164,579/yr

Take-home$10,012/mo
Disposable$7,280/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Boston, MA

$207,150/yr

Take-home$12,602/mo
Disposable$8,692/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Boston, MA

Boston offers $1,412 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Beaverton

Boston

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$164,579

$207,150

$42,571

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$10,012

$12,602

$2,590

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

102

146

-44 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,732

$3,910

$1,178

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,580

$2,490

$910

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$7,280

$8,692

$1,412

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.66ร—

3.22ร—

+0.44ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+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.