Salary Comparison
Bartenders: Folsom vs Nampa
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Folsom, CA
$35,150/yr
Nampa, ID
$25,910/yr
Our recommendation: Nampa, ID
Nampa offers $233 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Folsom
Nampa
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$35,150
$25,910
+$9,240
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,138
$1,576
+$562
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
123
89
+34 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,187
$2,392
+$795
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,833
$1,350
+$483
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-1,049
$-816
$233
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.67×
0.66×
+0.01×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
1/10 (Tight)
1/10 (Tight)
+0
A vs B
Folsom — Full Details
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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.