Salary Comparison
Physicists: Newton vs Plantation
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Newton, MA
$153,890/yr
Plantation, FL
$219,070/yr
Our recommendation: Plantation, FL
Plantation offers $5,105 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Newton
Plantation
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$153,890
$219,070
$65,180
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,362
$13,327
$3,965
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
148
104
+44 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,835
$2,695
+$1,140
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,206
$1,550
+$656
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,527
$10,632
$5,105
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.44×
4.95×
-2.51×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-2
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.