The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Occupations: Quincy vs Renton

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

Quincy, MA

$106,430/yr

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

Renton, WA

$134,230/yr

Take-home$8,166/mo
Disposable$5,238/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
๐Ÿ†

Our recommendation: Renton, WA

Renton offers $1,769 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Quincy

Renton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$106,430

$134,230

$27,800

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,475

$8,166

$1,691

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

116

109

+7 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,006

$2,928

+$78

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,729

$1,750

$21

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,469

$5,238

$1,769

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.15ร—

2.79ร—

-0.64ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (Comfortable)

-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.