Salary Comparison
Microbiologists: Jackson vs Medford
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Jackson, MS
$68,340/yr
Medford, MA
$124,580/yr
Our recommendation: Medford, MA
Medford offers $2,303 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Jackson
Medford
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$68,340
$124,580
$56,240
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,157
$7,579
$3,422
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
72
118
-46 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,937
$3,056
$1,119
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$980
$1,758
$778
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,220
$4,523
$2,303
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.15×
2.48×
-0.33×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.