Salary Comparison
Computer Hardware Engineers: San Mateo vs Delray Beach
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
San Mateo, CA
$140,890/yr
Delray Beach, FL
$105,270/yr
Our recommendation: San Mateo, CA
San Mateo offers $732 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
San Mateo
Delray Beach
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$140,890
$105,270
+$35,620
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,571
$6,404
+$2,167
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
158
108
+50 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$4,233
$2,798
+$1,435
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,780
$1,610
+$1,170
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,338
$3,606
+$732
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.02×
2.29×
-0.27×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
San Mateo — 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.