Salary Comparison
Area: Bethlehem vs Irvine
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bethlehem, PA
$82,416/yr
Irvine, CA
$103,120/yr
Our recommendation: Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem offers $309 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Bethlehem
Irvine
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$82,416
$103,120
$20,704
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,014
$6,273
$1,259
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
93
148
-55 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,410
$3,978
$1,568
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,386
$2,580
$1,194
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,604
$2,295
+$309
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.08×
1.58×
+0.50×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
6/10 (Moderate)
+2
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.