Salary Comparison
Actuaries: Carson City vs Topeka
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Carson City, NV
$122,981/yr
Topeka, KS
$101,812/yr
Our recommendation: Carson City, NV
Carson City offers $710 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Carson City
Topeka
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$122,981
$101,812
+$21,169
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,481
$6,194
+$1,287
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
93
68
+25 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,410
$1,833
+$577
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,386
$920
+$466
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,071
$4,361
+$710
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.10×
3.38×
-0.28×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.