The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer And Information Systems Managers: Glendale vs Flint

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

Best Value

Glendale, CA

$191,410/yr

Take-home$11,644/mo
Disposable$7,944/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

Flint, MI

$138,593/yr

Take-home$8,431/mo
Disposable$6,564/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Glendale, CA

Glendale offers $1,380 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Glendale

Flint

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$191,410

$138,593

+$52,817

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$11,644

$8,431

+$3,213

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

138

72

+66 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,700

$1,867

+$1,833

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$2,350

$1,073

+$1,277

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$7,944

$6,564

+$1,380

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.15ร—

4.52ร—

-1.37ร—

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.