Salary Comparison
Architects: Lincoln vs Naples
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Lincoln, NE
$82,056/yr
Naples, FL
$107,012/yr
Our recommendation: Naples, FL
Naples offers $447 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Lincoln
Naples
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$82,056
$107,012
$24,956
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,992
$6,510
$1,518
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
78
122
-44 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,090
$3,161
$1,071
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,120
$1,818
$698
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,902
$3,349
$447
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.39×
2.06×
+0.33×
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.