Salary Comparison
Actuaries: Schenectady vs Peoria
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Schenectady, NY
$135,833/yr
Peoria, AZ
$124,493/yr
Our recommendation: Schenectady, NY
Schenectady offers $923 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Schenectady
Peoria
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$135,833
$124,493
+$11,340
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,263
$7,573
+$690
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
96
-6 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,332
$2,565
$233
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,341
$1,450
$109
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,931
$5,008
+$923
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.54×
2.95×
+0.59×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
+1
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.