Salary Comparison
Computer Hardware Engineers: Frederick vs Plantation
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Frederick, MD
$148,730/yr
Plantation, FL
$105,270/yr
Our recommendation: Frederick, MD
Frederick offers $2,618 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Frederick
Plantation
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$148,730
$105,270
+$43,460
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,048
$6,404
+$2,644
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
104
+1 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,721
$2,695
+$26
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,565
$1,550
+$15
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,327
$3,709
+$2,618
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.33×
2.38×
+0.95×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+2
A vs B
Frederick — 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.