Salary Comparison
Umpires: Chico vs Boston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Chico, CA
$37,251/yr
Boston, MA
$83,570/yr
Our recommendation: Boston, MA
Boston offers $1,340 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Chico
Boston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$37,251
$83,570
$46,319
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,266
$5,084
$2,818
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
146
-55 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,432
$3,910
$1,478
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$2,490
$1,140
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-166
$1,174
$1,340
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.93×
1.30×
-0.37×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
-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.