Salary Comparison
Broadcast Technicians: Lewiston vs Chicago
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Lewiston, ME
$47,164/yr
Chicago, IL
$82,130/yr
Our recommendation: Chicago, IL
Chicago offers $1,341 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Lewiston
Chicago
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$47,164
$82,130
$34,966
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,869
$4,996
$2,127
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
82
108
-26 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,124
$2,910
$786
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,222
$1,750
$528
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$745
$2,086
$1,341
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.35×
1.72×
-0.37×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
-1
A vs B
Lewiston — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.