Salary Comparison
Woodworkers: Eugene vs Boca Raton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Eugene, OR
$40,994/yr
Boca Raton, FL
$32,570/yr
Our recommendation: Eugene, OR
Eugene offers $837 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Eugene
Boca Raton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$40,994
$32,570
+$8,424
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,494
$1,981
+$513
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
112
-16 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,577
$2,901
$324
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$1,669
$189
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-83
$-920
+$837
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.97×
0.68×
+0.29×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
1/10 (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.