Salary Comparison
Architects: Lincoln vs Hilo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Lincoln, NE
$82,056/yr
Hilo, HI
$117,222/yr
Our recommendation: Hilo, HI
Hilo offers $861 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Lincoln
Hilo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$82,056
$117,222
$35,166
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,992
$7,131
$2,139
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
78
130
-52 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,090
$3,368
$1,278
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,120
$1,937
$817
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,902
$3,763
$861
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.39×
2.12×
+0.27×
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.