Salary Comparison
Camera Operators: Champaign vs Berkeley
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Champaign, IL
$59,570/yr
Berkeley, CA
$102,310/yr
Our recommendation: Berkeley, CA
Berkeley offers $902 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Champaign
Berkeley
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$59,570
$102,310
$42,740
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,624
$6,224
$2,600
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
88
148
-60 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,280
$3,978
$1,698
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,311
$2,550
$1,239
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,344
$2,246
$902
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.59×
1.56×
+0.03×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
6/10 (Moderate)
+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.