Salary Comparison
Engineers: Miramar vs New Bedford
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Miramar, FL
$90,500/yr
New Bedford, MA
$132,840/yr
Our recommendation: New Bedford, MA
New Bedford offers $2,953 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Miramar
New Bedford
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$90,500
$132,840
$42,340
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,505
$8,081
$2,576
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
111
100
+11 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,968
$2,591
+$377
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,780
$1,490
+$290
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,537
$5,490
$2,953
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.85×
3.12×
-1.27×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-3
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.