Salary Comparison
Materials Scientists: Lynn vs Raleigh
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Lynn, MA
$118,010/yr
Raleigh, NC
$80,010/yr
Our recommendation: Lynn, MA
Lynn offers $2,179 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Lynn
Raleigh
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$118,010
$80,010
+$38,000
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,179
$4,867
+$2,312
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
104
95
+9 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,695
$2,562
+$133
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,550
$1,480
+$70
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,484
$2,305
+$2,179
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.66×
1.90×
+0.76×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
7/10 (Moderate)
+2
A vs B
Raleigh — 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.