The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Systems Analysts: Boca Raton vs San Francisco

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

Boca Raton, FL

$103,260/yr

Take-home$6,282/mo
Disposable$3,381/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

San Francisco, CA

$145,440/yr

Take-home$8,848/mo
Disposable$4,693/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: San Francisco, CA

San Francisco offers $1,312 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Boca Raton

San Francisco

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$103,260

$145,440

$42,180

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,282

$8,848

$2,566

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

112

155

-43 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,901

$4,155

$1,254

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,669

$2,680

$1,011

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,381

$4,693

$1,312

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.17ร—

2.13ร—

+0.04ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (Comfortable)

+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.