Salary Comparison
Epidemiologists: Cranston vs Somerville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Cranston, RI
$84,642/yr
Somerville, MA
$104,920/yr
Our recommendation: Somerville, MA
Somerville offers $457 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Cranston
Somerville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$84,642
$104,920
$20,278
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,149
$6,383
$1,234
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
102
132
-30 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,643
$3,420
$777
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,520
$1,967
$447
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,506
$2,963
$457
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.95×
1.87×
+0.08×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
7/10 (Moderate)
+0
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.