Salary Comparison
Electronics Engineers: Newburgh vs Saginaw
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Newburgh, NY
$131,777/yr
Saginaw, MI
$101,705/yr
Our recommendation: Newburgh, NY
Newburgh offers $1,233 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Newburgh
Saginaw
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$131,777
$101,705
+$30,072
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,016
$6,187
+$1,829
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
72
+23 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,463
$1,867
+$596
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,416
$1,073
+$343
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,553
$4,320
+$1,233
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.25×
3.31×
-0.06×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Newburgh — 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.