Salary Comparison
Computer Hardware Engineers: Boston vs Delray Beach
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Boston, MA
$170,570/yr
Delray Beach, FL
$105,270/yr
Our recommendation: Boston, MA
Boston offers $2,860 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Boston
Delray Beach
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$170,570
$105,270
+$65,300
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,376
$6,404
+$3,972
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
146
108
+38 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,910
$2,798
+$1,112
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,490
$1,610
+$880
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,466
$3,606
+$2,860
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.65×
2.29×
+0.36×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+1
A vs B
Boston — 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.