The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Engineers: Everett vs Boca Raton

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

Best Value

Everett, WA

$121,350/yr

Take-home$7,382/mo
Disposable$4,539/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable

Boca Raton, FL

$90,500/yr

Take-home$5,505/mo
Disposable$2,604/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Everett, WA

Everett offers $1,935 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Everett

Boca Raton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$121,350

$90,500

+$30,850

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$7,382

$5,505

+$1,877

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

106

112

-6 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,843

$2,901

$58

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,680

$1,669

+$11

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,539

$2,604

+$1,935

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.60ร—

1.90ร—

+0.70ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

7/10 (Moderate)

+2

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.