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
Rio Rancho, NM
$143,660/yr
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 (A−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 ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.29×
4.07×
-1.78×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-2
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.