The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Microbiologists: Naples vs Boston

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

Naples, FL

$92,982/yr

Take-home$5,656/mo
Disposable$2,495/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Boston, MA

$124,580/yr

Take-home$7,579/mo
Disposable$3,669/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Boston, MA

Boston offers $1,174 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Naples

Boston

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$92,982

$124,580

$31,598

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,656

$7,579

$1,923

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

122

146

-24 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,161

$3,910

$749

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,818

$2,490

$672

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,495

$3,669

$1,174

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.79ร—

1.94ร—

-0.15ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

7/10 (Moderate)

+0

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.