Salary Comparison
Umpires: Mcallen vs Boston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Mcallen, TX
$36,069/yr
Boston, MA
$83,570/yr
Our recommendation: Boston, MA
Boston offers $808 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Mcallen
Boston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$36,069
$83,570
$47,501
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,194
$5,084
$2,890
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
68
146
-78 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,828
$3,910
$2,082
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$920
$2,490
$1,570
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$366
$1,174
$808
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.20×
1.30×
-0.10×
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.