Salary Comparison
Physicists: Woonsocket vs Delray Beach
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Woonsocket, RI
$169,007/yr
Delray Beach, FL
$219,070/yr
Our recommendation: Delray Beach, FL
Delray Beach offers $2,684 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Woonsocket
Delray Beach
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$169,007
$219,070
$50,063
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,281
$13,327
$3,046
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
94
108
-14 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,436
$2,798
$362
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,401
$1,610
$209
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,845
$10,529
$2,684
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.22×
4.76×
-0.54×
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.