The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Web Developers: Midland vs Brockton

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Midland, TX

$86,926/yr

Take-home$5,288/mo
Disposable$2,886/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Brockton, MA

$117,560/yr

Take-home$7,152/mo
Disposable$4,509/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Brockton, MA

Brockton offers $1,623 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Midland

Brockton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$86,926

$117,560

$30,634

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,288

$7,152

$1,864

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

89

102

-13 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,402

$2,643

$241

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,350

$1,520

$170

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,886

$4,509

$1,623

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.20ร—

2.71ร—

-0.51ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (Comfortable)

-1

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.