Salary Comparison
Electronics Engineers: Fremont vs Meridian
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Fremont, CA
$138,200/yr
Meridian, ID
$99,890/yr
Our recommendation: Fremont, CA
Fremont offers $1,105 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Fremont
Meridian
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
143
97
+46 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,833
$2,608
+$1,225
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,450
$1,520
+$930
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,574
$3,469
+$1,105
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.19×
2.33×
-0.14×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.