Salary Comparison
Electronics Engineers: Cambridge vs Jackson
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Cambridge, MA
$136,040/yr
Jackson, MS
$101,705/yr
Our recommendation: Jackson, MS
Jackson offers $67 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Cambridge
Jackson
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$136,040
$101,705
+$34,335
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,276
$6,187
+$2,089
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
152
72
+80 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$4,093
$1,937
+$2,156
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,650
$980
+$1,670
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,183
$4,250
$67
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.02×
3.19×
-1.17×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-2
A vs B
Cambridge — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.