Salary Comparison
Astronomers: Clearfield vs Hilo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Clearfield, UT
$128,258/yr
Hilo, HI
$169,192/yr
Our recommendation: Hilo, HI
Hilo offers $1,350 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Clearfield
Hilo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$128,258
$169,192
$40,934
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,802
$10,293
$2,491
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
86
130
-44 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,227
$3,368
$1,141
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,281
$1,937
$656
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,575
$6,925
$1,350
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.50×
3.06×
+0.44×
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.