The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Chief Executives: Lexington vs Fremont

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

Lexington, KY

$164,756/yr

Take-home$10,023/mo
Disposable$7,925/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Fremont, CA

$231,500/yr

Take-home$14,083/mo
Disposable$10,250/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Fremont, CA

Fremont offers $2,325 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Lexington

Fremont

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$164,756

$231,500

$66,744

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$10,023

$14,083

$4,060

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

78

143

-65 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,098

$3,833

$1,735

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,120

$2,450

$1,330

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$7,925

$10,250

$2,325

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

4.78ร—

3.67ร—

+1.11ร—

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.