The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Occupations: Quincy vs Memphis

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

Best Value

Quincy, MA

$106,430/yr

Take-home$6,475/mo
Disposable$3,469/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable

Memphis, TN

$75,050/yr

Take-home$4,566/mo
Disposable$2,234/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Quincy, MA

Quincy offers $1,235 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Quincy

Memphis

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$106,430

$75,050

+$31,380

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,475

$4,566

+$1,909

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

116

90

+26 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,006

$2,332

+$674

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,729

$1,341

+$388

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,469

$2,234

+$1,235

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.15ร—

1.96ร—

+0.19ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

7/10 (Moderate)

+1

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.