Salary Comparison
Property: Burbank vs Boise
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Burbank, CA
$74,200/yr
Boise, ID
$56,280/yr
Our recommendation: Boise, ID
Boise offers $166 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Burbank
Boise
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$74,200
$56,280
+$17,920
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,514
$3,424
+$1,090
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
142
96
+46 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,823
$2,567
+$1,256
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,450
$1,490
+$960
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$691
$857
$166
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.18×
1.33×
-0.15×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
5/10 (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.