The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Web Developers: Waco vs Quincy

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

Waco, TX

$80,225/yr

Take-home$4,880/mo
Disposable$2,825/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Quincy, MA

$117,560/yr

Take-home$7,152/mo
Disposable$4,146/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Quincy, MA

Quincy offers $1,321 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Waco

Quincy

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$80,225

$117,560

$37,335

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,880

$7,152

$2,272

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

77

116

-39 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,055

$3,006

$951

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,080

$1,729

$649

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,825

$4,146

$1,321

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.37ร—

2.38ร—

-0.01ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (Comfortable)

+0

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.