Salary Comparison
Rolling Machine Setters: Irvine vs Newton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Irvine, CA
$45,830/yr
Newton, MA
$57,950/yr
Our recommendation: Newton, MA
Newton offers $880 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Irvine
Newton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,830
$57,950
$12,120
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,788
$3,525
$737
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
148
148
+0 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,978
$3,835
+$143
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,580
$2,206
+$374
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-1,190
$-310
$880
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.70×
0.92×
-0.22×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
2/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
-1
A vs B
Irvine — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.