Salary Comparison
Electronics Engineers: Lynn vs New Orleans
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Lynn, MA
$136,040/yr
New Orleans, LA
$96,520/yr
Our recommendation: Lynn, MA
Lynn offers $2,161 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Lynn
New Orleans
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$136,040
$96,520
+$39,520
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,276
$5,872
+$2,404
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
104
91
+13 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,695
$2,452
+$243
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,550
$1,380
+$170
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,581
$3,420
+$2,161
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.07×
2.39×
+0.68×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+2
A vs B
New Orleans — 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.