Salary Comparison
Astronomers: Cheyenne vs Fall River
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Cheyenne, WY
$131,533/yr
Fall River, MA
$189,430/yr
Our recommendation: Fall River, MA
Fall River offers $3,486 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Cheyenne
Fall River
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$131,533
$189,430
$57,897
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,002
$11,524
$3,522
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
94
92
+2 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,436
$2,472
$36
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,401
$1,350
+$51
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,566
$9,052
$3,486
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.28×
4.66×
-1.38×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (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.