The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Electronics Engineers: Chattanooga vs New York

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

Best Value

Chattanooga, TN

$117,108/yr

Take-home$7,124/mo
Disposable$4,884/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

New York, NY

$153,820/yr

Take-home$9,357/mo
Disposable$4,847/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga offers $37 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Chattanooga

New York

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$117,108

$153,820

$36,712

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$7,124

$9,357

$2,233

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

83

168

-85 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,240

$4,510

$2,270

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,220

$2,950

$1,730

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,884

$4,847

+$37

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.18ร—

2.07ร—

+1.11ร—

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.