Salary Comparison
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators: Kearney vs Boston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Kearney, NE
$46,195/yr
Boston, MA
$61,480/yr
Our recommendation: Kearney, NE
Kearney offers $934 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Kearney
Boston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$46,195
$61,480
$15,285
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,810
$3,740
$930
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
79
146
-67 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,046
$3,910
$1,864
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,177
$2,490
$1,313
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$764
$-170
+$934
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.37×
0.96×
+0.41×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+2
A vs B
Kearney — 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.