Salary Comparison
Judges: Logan vs Newton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Logan, UT
$140,010/yr
Newton, MA
$221,710/yr
Our recommendation: Newton, MA
Newton offers $3,337 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Logan
Newton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$140,010
$221,710
$81,700
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,517
$13,487
$4,970
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
85
148
-63 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,202
$3,835
$1,633
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,267
$2,206
$939
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,315
$9,652
$3,337
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.87×
3.52×
+0.35×
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.