Salary Comparison
Riggers: Augusta vs Boise
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Augusta, GA
$60,620/yr
Boise, ID
$102,860/yr
Our recommendation: Boise, ID
Boise offers $2,067 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Augusta
Boise
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$60,620
$102,860
$42,240
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,688
$6,257
$2,569
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
77
96
-19 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,065
$2,567
$502
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,080
$1,490
$410
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,623
$3,690
$2,067
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.79×
2.44×
-0.65×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-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.