The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Layton vs Quincy

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

Layton, UT

$66,740/yr

Take-home$4,060/mo
Disposable$1,728/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Quincy, MA

$81,000/yr

Take-home$4,928/mo
Disposable$1,922/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Quincy, MA

Quincy offers $194 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Layton

Quincy

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$66,740

$81,000

$14,260

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,060

$4,928

$868

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

90

116

-26 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,332

$3,006

$674

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,341

$1,729

$388

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,728

$1,922

$194

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.74ร—

1.64ร—

+0.10ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

6/10 (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.