Salary Comparison
Computer Hardware Engineers: Quincy vs Kissimmee
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Quincy, MA
$170,570/yr
Kissimmee, FL
$105,270/yr
Our recommendation: Quincy, MA
Quincy offers $3,402 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Quincy
Kissimmee
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
116
94
+22 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,006
$2,436
+$570
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,729
$1,401
+$328
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,370
$3,968
+$3,402
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.45×
2.63×
+0.82×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
+1
A vs B
Quincy — 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.