The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Occupations: Miami vs Jackson

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

Miami, FL

$114,770/yr

Take-home$6,982/mo
Disposable$3,672/mo
Lifestyle8/10 · Comfortable

Jackson, MS

$90,626/yr

Take-home$5,513/mo
Disposable$3,576/mo
Lifestyle9/10 · Comfortable

Full Breakdown

Miami

Jackson

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$114,770

$90,626

+$24,144

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,982

$5,513

+$1,469

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

123

72

+51 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,310

$1,937

+$1,373

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$2,050

$980

+$1,070

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,672

$3,576

+$96

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

2.11×

2.85×

-0.74×

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (Comfortable)

-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.