Salary Comparison
Eligibility Interviewers: Chico vs Boca Raton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Chico, CA
$51,073/yr
Boca Raton, FL
$36,170/yr
Our recommendation: Chico, CA
Chico offers $1,376 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Chico
Boca Raton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$51,073
$36,170
+$14,903
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,107
$2,200
+$907
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
112
-21 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,432
$2,901
$469
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$1,669
$319
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$675
$-701
+$1,376
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.28×
0.76×
+0.52×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
+2
A vs B
Chico — 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.