Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Florence vs Boston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Florence, SC
$89,210/yr
Boston, MA
$115,190/yr
Our recommendation: Florence, SC
Florence offers $258 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Florence
Boston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$89,210
$115,190
$25,980
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,427
$7,007
$1,580
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
80
146
-66 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,072
$3,910
$1,838
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,192
$2,490
$1,298
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,355
$3,097
+$258
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.62×
1.79×
+0.83×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
7/10 (Moderate)
+2
A vs B
Florence — 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.