The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Hardware Engineers: Boston vs Delray Beach

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

Best Value

Boston, MA

$170,570/yr

Take-home$10,376/mo
Disposable$6,466/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable

Delray Beach, FL

$105,270/yr

Take-home$6,404/mo
Disposable$3,606/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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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 (Aโˆ’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 รท living costs. Higher is better

2.65ร—

2.29ร—

+0.36ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (Comfortable)

+1

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.