Salary Comparison
Natural Sciences Managers: Gulfport vs Fall River
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Gulfport, MS
$124,957/yr
Fall River, MA
$219,380/yr
Our recommendation: Fall River, MA
Fall River offers $5,034 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Gulfport
Fall River
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$124,957
$219,380
$94,423
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,602
$13,346
$5,744
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
68
92
-24 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,762
$2,472
$710
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,013
$1,350
$337
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,840
$10,874
$5,034
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.31×
5.40×
-1.09×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Gulfport — 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.