Salary Comparison
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators: New Bedford vs Brownsville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
New Bedford, MA
$61,480/yr
Brownsville, TX
$42,415/yr
Our recommendation: New Bedford, MA
New Bedford offers $397 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
New Bedford
Brownsville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$61,480
$42,415
+$19,065
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,740
$2,580
+$1,160
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
100
68
+32 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,591
$1,828
+$763
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,490
$920
+$570
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,149
$752
+$397
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.44×
1.41×
+0.03×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
+0
A vs B
New Bedford — 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.