The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Construction Managers: Philadelphia vs Lynn

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

Philadelphia, PA

$123,460/yr

Take-home$7,511/mo
Disposable$4,671/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 $2,160 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Philadelphia

Lynn

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$123,460

$156,590

$33,130

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$7,511

$9,526

$2,015

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

106

104

+2 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,840

$2,695

+$145

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,680

$1,550

+$130

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,671

$6,831

$2,160

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.64ร—

3.53ร—

-0.89ร—

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.