Salary Comparison
Electronics Engineers: Pompano Beach vs Tacoma
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pompano Beach, FL
$107,030/yr
Tacoma, WA
$142,830/yr
Our recommendation: Tacoma, WA
Tacoma offers $2,246 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Pompano Beach
Tacoma
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$107,030
$142,830
$35,800
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,511
$8,689
$2,178
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
106
103
+3 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,838
$2,770
+$68
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,680
$1,620
+$60
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,673
$5,919
$2,246
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.29×
3.14×
-0.85×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-2
A vs B
Pompano Beach — 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.