The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Chief Executives: New Britain vs Flint

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

Best Value

New Britain, CT

$203,477/yr

Take-home$12,378/mo
Disposable$9,889/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

Flint, MI

$157,923/yr

Take-home$9,607/mo
Disposable$7,740/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: New Britain, CT

New Britain offers $2,149 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

New Britain

Flint

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$203,477

$157,923

+$45,554

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$12,378

$9,607

+$2,771

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

96

72

+24 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,489

$1,867

+$622

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,431

$1,073

+$358

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$9,889

$7,740

+$2,149

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

4.97ร—

5.15ร—

-0.18ร—

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.