Salary Comparison
Computer Hardware Engineers: Hattiesburg vs Boston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hattiesburg, MS
$114,903/yr
Boston, MA
$170,570/yr
Full Breakdown
Hattiesburg
Boston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$114,903
$170,570
$55,667
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,990
$10,376
$3,386
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
76
146
-70 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,971
$3,910
$1,939
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,133
$2,490
$1,357
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,019
$6,466
$1,447
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.55×
2.65×
+0.90×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
+1
A vs B
Hattiesburg — 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.