The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Electronics Engineers: Brockton vs New Orleans

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

Best Value

Brockton, MA

$136,040/yr

Take-home$8,276/mo
Disposable$5,633/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

New Orleans, LA

$96,520/yr

Take-home$5,872/mo
Disposable$3,420/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Brockton, MA

Brockton offers $2,213 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Brockton

New Orleans

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$136,040

$96,520

+$39,520

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$8,276

$5,872

+$2,404

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

102

91

+11 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,643

$2,452

+$191

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,520

$1,380

+$140

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$5,633

$3,420

+$2,213

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.13ร—

2.39ร—

+0.74ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (Comfortable)

+2

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.