The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Managers: Renton vs Boca Raton

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

Best Value

Renton, WA

$168,750/yr

Take-home$10,266/mo
Disposable$7,338/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

Boca Raton, FL

$105,000/yr

Take-home$6,388/mo
Disposable$3,487/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Renton, WA

Renton offers $3,851 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Renton

Boca Raton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$168,750

$105,000

+$63,750

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$10,266

$6,388

+$3,878

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

109

112

-3 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,928

$2,901

+$27

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,750

$1,669

+$81

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$7,338

$3,487

+$3,851

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.51ร—

2.20ร—

+1.31ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (Comfortable)

+2

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.