The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Electronics Engineers: Salem vs Naples

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

Salem, OR

$117,108/yr

Take-home$7,124/mo
Disposable$4,639/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Naples, FL

$138,378/yr

Take-home$8,418/mo
Disposable$5,257/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Naples, FL

Naples offers $618 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Salem

Naples

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$117,108

$138,378

$21,270

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$7,124

$8,418

$1,294

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

93

122

-29 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,485

$3,161

$676

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,410

$1,818

$408

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,639

$5,257

$618

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.87ร—

2.66ร—

+0.21ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (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.