Salary Comparison
Library Technicians: Fall River vs Boise
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Fall River, MA
$56,180/yr
Boise, ID
$30,930/yr
Our recommendation: Fall River, MA
Fall River offers $1,631 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Fall River
Boise
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$56,180
$30,930
+$25,250
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,418
$1,882
+$1,536
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
92
96
-4 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,472
$2,567
$95
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$1,490
$140
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$946
$-685
+$1,631
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.38×
0.73×
+0.65×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
+3
A vs B
Fall River — 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.