Salary Comparison
Library Technicians: Edison vs Boise
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Edison, NJ
$45,926/yr
Boise, ID
$30,930/yr
Our recommendation: Edison, NJ
Edison offers $136 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Edison
Boise
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,926
$30,930
+$14,996
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,794
$1,882
+$912
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
125
96
+29 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,343
$2,567
+$776
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,050
$1,490
+$560
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-549
$-685
+$136
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.84×
0.73×
+0.11×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
2/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
+0
A vs B
Edison — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.