Salary Comparison
Opticians: Everett vs Medford
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Everett, WA
$48,370/yr
Medford, MA
$62,570/yr
Our recommendation: Medford, MA
Medford offers $650 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Everett
Medford
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$48,370
$62,570
$14,200
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,943
$3,806
$863
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
106
118
-12 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,843
$3,056
$213
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,680
$1,758
$78
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$100
$750
$650
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.04×
1.25×
-0.21×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
-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.