Salary Comparison
Avionics Technicians: Madison vs San Mateo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Madison, WI
$78,518/yr
San Mateo, CA
$95,990/yr
Our recommendation: Madison, WI
Madison offers $601 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Madison
San Mateo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$78,518
$95,990
$17,472
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,777
$5,839
$1,062
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
158
-62 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,570
$4,233
$1,663
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$2,780
$1,300
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,207
$1,606
+$601
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.86×
1.38×
+0.48×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
5/10 (Tight)
+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.