The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer: Newburgh vs Peoria

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

Best Value

Newburgh, NY

$50,947/yr

Take-home$3,099/mo
Disposable$636/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight

Peoria, AZ

$46,694/yr

Take-home$2,841/mo
Disposable$276/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Newburgh, NY

Newburgh offers $360 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Newburgh

Peoria

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$50,947

$46,694

+$4,253

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,099

$2,841

+$258

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

95

96

-1 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,463

$2,565

$102

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,416

$1,450

$34

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$636

$276

+$360

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.26ร—

1.11ร—

+0.15ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

4/10 (Tight)

4/10 (Tight)

+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.