Salary Comparison
Microbiologists: Champaign vs Lynn
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Champaign, IL
$76,226/yr
Lynn, MA
$124,580/yr
Our recommendation: Lynn, MA
Lynn offers $2,527 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Champaign
Lynn
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$76,226
$124,580
$48,354
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,637
$7,579
$2,942
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
88
104
-16 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,280
$2,695
$415
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,311
$1,550
$239
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,357
$4,884
$2,527
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.03×
2.81×
-0.78×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
-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.