Salary Comparison
Electronics Engineers: New Rochelle vs Boise
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
New Rochelle, NY
$131,777/yr
Boise, ID
$99,890/yr
Our recommendation: New Rochelle, NY
New Rochelle offers $1,241 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
New Rochelle
Boise
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$131,777
$99,890
+$31,887
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,016
$6,077
+$1,939
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
126
96
+30 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,265
$2,567
+$698
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,878
$1,490
+$388
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,751
$3,510
+$1,241
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.46×
2.37×
+0.09×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
New Rochelle — 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.