The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Occupations: Woonsocket vs Memphis

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

Best Value

Woonsocket, RI

$108,926/yr

Take-home$6,626/mo
Disposable$4,190/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable

Memphis, TN

$75,050/yr

Take-home$4,566/mo
Disposable$2,234/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Woonsocket, RI

Woonsocket offers $1,956 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Woonsocket

Memphis

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$108,926

$75,050

+$33,876

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,626

$4,566

+$2,060

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

94

90

+4 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,436

$2,332

+$104

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,401

$1,341

+$60

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,190

$2,234

+$1,956

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.72ร—

1.96ร—

+0.76ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

7/10 (Moderate)

+2

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.