Salary Comparison
Umpires: Jackson vs Boston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Jackson, MS
$32,762/yr
Boston, MA
$83,570/yr
Our recommendation: Boston, MA
Boston offers $1,118 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Jackson
Boston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$32,762
$83,570
$50,808
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$1,993
$5,084
$3,091
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
72
146
-74 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,937
$3,910
$1,973
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$980
$2,490
$1,510
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$56
$1,174
$1,118
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.03×
1.30×
-0.27×
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.