Salary Comparison
Opticians: Mesa vs Boston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Mesa, AZ
$47,152/yr
Boston, MA
$62,570/yr
Our recommendation: Mesa, AZ
Mesa offers $454 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Mesa
Boston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$47,152
$62,570
$15,418
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,868
$3,806
$938
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
94
146
-52 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,518
$3,910
$1,392
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,420
$2,490
$1,070
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$350
$-104
+$454
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.14×
0.97×
+0.17×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (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.