Salary Comparison
Electronics Engineers: Lynn vs Birmingham
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Lynn, MA
$136,040/yr
Birmingham, AL
$100,238/yr
Our recommendation: Lynn, MA
Lynn offers $1,297 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Lynn
Birmingham
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$136,040
$100,238
+$35,802
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,276
$6,098
+$2,178
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
104
70
+34 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,695
$1,814
+$881
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,550
$1,043
+$507
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,581
$4,284
+$1,297
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.07×
3.36×
-0.29×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Birmingham — 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.