The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Judges: Everett vs Newton

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

Everett, WA

$132,960/yr

Take-home$8,088/mo
Disposable$5,245/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Newton, MA

$221,710/yr

Take-home$13,487/mo
Disposable$9,652/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Newton, MA

Newton offers $4,407 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Everett

Newton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$132,960

$221,710

$88,750

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$8,088

$13,487

$5,399

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

106

148

-42 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,843

$3,835

$992

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,680

$2,206

$526

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$5,245

$9,652

$4,407

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.84ร—

3.52ร—

-0.68ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

-1

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.