Salary Comparison
Chemists: Woonsocket vs Rio Rancho
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Woonsocket, RI
$87,514/yr
Rio Rancho, NM
$137,740/yr
Our recommendation: Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Rancho offers $3,343 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Woonsocket
Rio Rancho
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$87,514
$137,740
$50,226
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,324
$8,379
$3,055
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
94
80
+14 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,436
$2,148
+$288
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,401
$1,150
+$251
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,888
$6,231
$3,343
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.19×
3.90×
-1.71×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-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.