The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Actuaries: Norman vs Hilo

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

Norman, OK

$112,396/yr

Take-home$6,837/mo
Disposable$4,610/mo
Lifestyle10/10 · Comfortable

Hilo, HI

$156,246/yr

Take-home$9,505/mo
Disposable$6,137/mo
Lifestyle9/10 · Comfortable

Full Breakdown

Norman

Hilo

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$112,396

$156,246

$43,850

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,837

$9,505

$2,668

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

86

130

-44 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,227

$3,368

$1,141

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,281

$1,937

$656

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,610

$6,137

$1,527

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

3.07×

2.82×

+0.25×

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (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.