The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Database Architects: Logan vs Brockton

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

Logan, UT

$130,525/yr

Take-home$7,940/mo
Disposable$5,738/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Brockton, MA

$162,310/yr

Take-home$9,874/mo
Disposable$7,231/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Brockton, MA

Brockton offers $1,493 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Logan

Brockton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$130,525

$162,310

$31,785

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$7,940

$9,874

$1,934

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

85

102

-17 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,202

$2,643

$441

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,267

$1,520

$253

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$5,738

$7,231

$1,493

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.61ร—

3.74ร—

-0.13ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (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.