The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Chief Executives: Commerce City vs Youngstown

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

Best Value

Commerce City, CO

$195,505/yr

Take-home$11,893/mo
Disposable$9,381/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

Youngstown, OH

$155,645/yr

Take-home$9,468/mo
Disposable$7,654/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Commerce City, CO

Commerce City offers $1,727 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Commerce City

Youngstown

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$195,505

$155,645

+$39,860

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$11,893

$9,468

+$2,425

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

97

70

+27 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,512

$1,814

+$698

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,445

$1,043

+$402

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$9,381

$7,654

+$1,727

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

4.73ร—

5.22ร—

-0.49ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+0

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.