The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Network Support Specialists: O'Fallon vs Somerville

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

Best Value

O'Fallon, MO

$67,557/yr

Take-home$4,110/mo
Disposable$1,830/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate

Somerville, MA

$86,290/yr

Take-home$5,249/mo
Disposable$1,829/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: O'Fallon, MO

O'Fallon offers $1 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

O'Fallon

Somerville

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$67,557

$86,290

$18,733

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,110

$5,249

$1,139

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

88

132

-44 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,280

$3,420

$1,140

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,311

$1,967

$656

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,830

$1,829

+$1

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.80ร—

1.53ร—

+0.27ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

6/10 (Moderate)

+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.