Salary Comparison
Electronics Engineers: Delray Beach vs Hilo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Delray Beach, FL
$107,030/yr
Hilo, HI
$151,580/yr
Our recommendation: Hilo, HI
Hilo offers $2,140 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Delray Beach
Hilo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$107,030
$151,580
$44,550
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,511
$9,221
$2,710
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
108
130
-22 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,798
$3,368
$570
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$1,937
$327
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,713
$5,853
$2,140
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.33×
2.74×
-0.41×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
-1
A vs B
Delray Beach — 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.