The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Human Resources Managers: Worcester vs Lynn

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

Worcester, MA

$143,812/yr

Take-home$8,749/mo
Disposable$5,896/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Lynn, MA

$180,050/yr

Take-home$10,953/mo
Disposable$8,258/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Lynn, MA

Lynn offers $2,362 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Worcester

Lynn

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$143,812

$180,050

$36,238

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$8,749

$10,953

$2,204

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

106

104

+2 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,853

$2,695

+$158

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,650

$1,550

+$100

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$5,896

$8,258

$2,362

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.07ร—

4.06ร—

-0.99ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+0

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.