Salary Comparison
Library Technicians: Houston vs Boston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Houston, TX
$37,630/yr
Boston, MA
$56,180/yr
Our recommendation: Houston, TX
Houston offers $366 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Houston
Boston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$37,630
$56,180
$18,550
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,289
$3,418
$1,129
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
146
-56 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,415
$3,910
$1,495
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$2,490
$1,140
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-126
$-492
+$366
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.95×
0.87×
+0.08×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
+1
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.