Salary Comparison
Chief Executives: Syracuse vs Orange
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Syracuse, NY
$192,089/yr
Orange, CA
$231,500/yr
Our recommendation: Orange, CA
Orange offers $1,609 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Syracuse
Orange
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$192,089
$231,500
$39,411
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,685
$14,083
$2,398
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
102
128
-26 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,643
$3,432
$789
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,520
$2,150
$630
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,042
$10,651
$1,609
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.42×
4.10×
+0.32×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Syracuse — Full Details
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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.