The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Legislators: Pompano Beach vs Everett

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

Pompano Beach, FL

$43,670/yr

Take-home$2,657/mo
Disposable$-181/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Everett, WA

$125,960/yr

Take-home$7,663/mo
Disposable$4,820/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Everett, WA

Everett offers $5,001 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Pompano Beach

Everett

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$43,670

$125,960

$82,290

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,657

$7,663

$5,006

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

106

106

+0 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,838

$2,843

$5

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,680

$1,680

+$0

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$-181

$4,820

$5,001

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

0.94ร—

2.70ร—

-1.76ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

3/10 (Tight)

9/10 (Comfortable)

-6

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.