Salary Comparison
Architects: Florence vs Annapolis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Florence, SC
$83,190/yr
Annapolis, MD
$104,744/yr
Our recommendation: Annapolis, MD
Annapolis offers $403 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Florence
Annapolis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$83,190
$104,744
$21,554
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,061
$6,372
$1,311
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
80
115
-35 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,072
$2,980
$908
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,192
$1,714
$522
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,989
$3,392
$403
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.44×
2.14×
+0.30×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (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.