Salary Comparison
Computer Hardware Engineers: Phoenix vs Hollywood
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Phoenix, AZ
$163,220/yr
Hollywood, FL
$105,270/yr
Our recommendation: Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix offers $3,808 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Phoenix
Hollywood
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$163,220
$105,270
+$57,950
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,929
$6,404
+$3,525
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
100
111
-11 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,685
$2,968
$283
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,550
$1,780
$230
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,244
$3,436
+$3,808
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.70×
2.16×
+1.54×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+2
A vs B
Phoenix — 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.