Salary Comparison
Physicists: Gulfport vs Boca Raton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Gulfport, MS
$142,642/yr
Boca Raton, FL
$219,070/yr
Our recommendation: Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton offers $3,511 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Gulfport
Boca Raton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$142,642
$219,070
$76,428
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,677
$13,327
$4,650
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
68
112
-44 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,762
$2,901
$1,139
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,013
$1,669
$656
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,915
$10,426
$3,511
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.92×
4.59×
+0.33×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (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.