The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Construction Managers: Nampa vs Lynn

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

Nampa, ID

$108,610/yr

Take-home$6,607/mo
Disposable$4,215/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Lynn, MA

$156,590/yr

Take-home$9,526/mo
Disposable$6,831/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Lynn, MA

Lynn offers $2,616 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Nampa

Lynn

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$108,610

$156,590

$47,980

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,607

$9,526

$2,919

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

89

104

-15 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,392

$2,695

$303

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,350

$1,550

$200

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,215

$6,831

$2,616

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.76ร—

3.53ร—

-0.77ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (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.