Salary Comparison
Environmental Engineers: Pawtucket vs Boise
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pawtucket, RI
$105,552/yr
Boise, ID
$73,200/yr
Our recommendation: Pawtucket, RI
Pawtucket offers $1,996 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Pawtucket
Boise
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$105,552
$73,200
+$32,352
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,421
$4,453
+$1,968
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
98
96
+2 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,539
$2,567
$28
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,460
$1,490
$30
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,882
$1,886
+$1,996
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.53×
1.73×
+0.80×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
6/10 (Moderate)
+3
A vs B
Pawtucket — 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.