The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Electronics Engineers: Newburgh vs Saginaw

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Best Value

Newburgh, NY

$131,777/yr

Take-home$8,016/mo
Disposable$5,553/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

Saginaw, MI

$101,705/yr

Take-home$6,187/mo
Disposable$4,320/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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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 (Aโˆ’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 รท living costs. Higher is better

3.25ร—

3.31ร—

-0.06ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.