Salary Comparison
Electronics Engineers: Wilmington vs Clovis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Wilmington, DE
$120,775/yr
Clovis, CA
$138,200/yr
Our recommendation: Clovis, CA
Clovis offers $1,329 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Wilmington
Clovis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$120,775
$138,200
$17,425
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,347
$8,407
$1,060
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
91
+14 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,721
$2,452
+$269
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,565
$1,380
+$185
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,626
$5,955
$1,329
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.70×
3.43×
-0.73×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-1
A vs B
Wilmington — 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.