Salary Comparison
Judges: Seattle vs Boston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Seattle, WA
$132,960/yr
Boston, MA
$221,710/yr
Our recommendation: Boston, MA
Boston offers $4,859 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Seattle
Boston
Diff (A−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
126
146
-20 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,370
$3,910
$540
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,050
$2,490
$440
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,718
$9,577
$4,859
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.40×
3.45×
-1.05×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-2
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.