Salary Comparison
Electronics Engineers: Cambridge vs Brownsville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Cambridge, MA
$136,040/yr
Brownsville, TX
$98,772/yr
Our recommendation: Brownsville, TX
Brownsville offers higher purchasing power (10 vs 8/10), giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Cambridge
Brownsville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$136,040
$98,772
+$37,268
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,276
$6,009
+$2,267
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
152
68
+84 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$4,093
$1,828
+$2,265
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,650
$920
+$1,730
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,183
$4,181
+$2
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.02×
3.29×
-1.27×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-2
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.