The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Electronics Engineers: Pompano Beach vs Rio Rancho

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

Pompano Beach, FL

$107,030/yr

Take-home$6,511/mo
Disposable$3,673/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Rio Rancho, NM

$143,660/yr

Take-home$8,739/mo
Disposable$6,591/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Rio Rancho, NM

Rio Rancho offers $2,918 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Pompano Beach

Rio Rancho

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$107,030

$143,660

$36,630

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,511

$8,739

$2,228

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

106

80

+26 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,838

$2,148

+$690

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,680

$1,150

+$530

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,673

$6,591

$2,918

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.29ร—

4.07ร—

-1.78ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

-2

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.