Salary Comparison
Chief Executives: Flagstaff vs Kailua
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Flagstaff, AZ
$196,644/yr
Kailua, HI
$235,366/yr
Our recommendation: Kailua, HI
Kailua offers $1,267 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Flagstaff
Kailua
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$196,644
$235,366
$38,722
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,963
$14,318
$2,355
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
106
148
-42 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,747
$3,835
$1,088
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,580
$2,206
$626
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,216
$10,483
$1,267
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.35×
3.73×
+0.62×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+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.