Salary Comparison
Food Processing Workers: Irvine vs Boston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Irvine, CA
$37,220/yr
Boston, MA
$46,950/yr
Our recommendation: Boston, MA
Boston offers $660 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Irvine
Boston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$37,220
$46,950
$9,730
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,264
$2,856
$592
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
148
146
+2 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,978
$3,910
+$68
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,580
$2,490
+$90
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-1,714
$-1,054
$660
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.57×
0.73×
-0.16×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
1/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
-1
A vs B
Irvine — 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.