The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer: Hampton vs North Las Vegas

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

Best Value

Hampton, VA

$47,545/yr

Take-home$2,892/mo
Disposable$475/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight

North Las Vegas, NV

$38,120/yr

Take-home$2,319/mo
Disposable$-204/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Hampton, VA

Hampton offers $679 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Hampton

North Las Vegas

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$47,545

$38,120

+$9,425

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,892

$2,319

+$573

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

90

94

-4 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,417

$2,523

$106

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,350

$1,430

$80

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$475

$-204

+$679

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.20ร—

0.92ร—

+0.28ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

4/10 (Tight)

3/10 (Tight)

+1

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.