The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators: Charleston vs Naples

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

Best Value

Charleston, SC

$49,029/yr

Take-home$2,983/mo
Disposable$885/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight

Naples, FL

$59,423/yr

Take-home$3,615/mo
Disposable$454/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Charleston, SC

Charleston offers $431 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Charleston

Naples

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$49,029

$59,423

$10,394

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,983

$3,615

$632

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

81

122

-41 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,098

$3,161

$1,063

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,207

$1,818

$611

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$885

$454

+$431

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.42ร—

1.14ร—

+0.28ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

4/10 (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.