Salary Comparison
Judges: Boston vs Peoria
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Boston, MA
$221,710/yr
Peoria, AZ
$147,160/yr
Our recommendation: Boston, MA
Boston offers $3,190 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Boston
Peoria
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$221,710
$147,160
+$74,550
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$13,487
$8,952
+$4,535
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
146
96
+50 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,910
$2,565
+$1,345
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,490
$1,450
+$1,040
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,577
$6,387
+$3,190
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.45×
3.49×
-0.04×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+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.