Salary Comparison
Electronics Engineers: Carson vs Nampa
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Carson, CA
$138,200/yr
Nampa, ID
$99,890/yr
Our recommendation: Carson, CA
Carson offers $1,532 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Carson
Nampa
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$138,200
$99,890
+$38,310
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,407
$6,077
+$2,330
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
119
89
+30 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,190
$2,392
+$798
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,950
$1,350
+$600
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,217
$3,685
+$1,532
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.64×
2.54×
+0.10×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Carson — 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.