The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Evansville vs Brockton

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Evansville, IN

$58,220/yr

Take-home$3,542/mo
Disposable$1,657/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Brockton, MA

$81,000/yr

Take-home$4,928/mo
Disposable$2,285/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Brockton, MA

Brockton offers $628 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Evansville

Brockton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$58,220

$81,000

$22,780

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,542

$4,928

$1,386

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

70

102

-32 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,885

$2,643

$758

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$950

$1,520

$570

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,657

$2,285

$628

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.88ร—

1.86ร—

+0.02ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

7/10 (Moderate)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.