The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Boilermakers: Naples vs Sarasota

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Best Value

Naples, FL

$100,002/yr

Take-home$6,083/mo
Disposable$2,922/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate

Sarasota, FL

$60,690/yr

Take-home$3,692/mo
Disposable$1,203/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Naples, FL

Naples offers $1,719 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Naples

Sarasota

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$100,002

$60,690

+$39,312

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,083

$3,692

+$2,391

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

122

96

+26 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,161

$2,489

+$672

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,818

$1,431

+$387

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,922

$1,203

+$1,719

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.92ร—

1.48ร—

+0.44ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

5/10 (Tight)

+2

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.