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๐Ÿ’ก Smart Analysis

Comparing Boston and New York: Average gross pay is 2% higher in Boston. Cost of living is 4% cheaper in Boston. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Boston is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 6/10 compared to 5.8/10.

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Boston
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New York

๐Ÿ’ฐ Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$89,760/yr
HIGHER
$88,400/yr
Junior Developer Pay
$50,700
$48,750
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$78,200
$74,800
Senior Developer Pay
$117,600
$112,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$147,000
$140,000

๐Ÿ  Monthly Cost of Living

Rent โ€” City Center (1 Bed)
$2,800
$3,500
Rent โ€” Suburbs (1 Bed)
$1,800
$2,200
Groceries (Monthly)
$560
$600
Public Transport Pass
$95
$130
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$270
$300
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$4,619/mo
CHEAPER
$4,835/mo

๐Ÿงพ Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
25%
25%
Social Security Deduction
8%
8%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$4,366/mo
$4,176/mo

๐Ÿ“Š Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
6
MORE AFFORDABLE
5.8
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$-253/mo
$-659/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~6 months
~8 months
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