The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Systems Analysts: Carson vs Peoria

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

Carson, CA

$126,520/yr

Take-home$7,697/mo
Disposable$4,507/mo
Lifestyle8/10 · Comfortable

Peoria, AZ

$105,696/yr

Take-home$6,430/mo
Disposable$3,865/mo
Lifestyle9/10 · Comfortable

Full Breakdown

Carson

Peoria

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$126,520

$105,696

+$20,824

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$7,697

$6,430

+$1,267

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

119

96

+23 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,190

$2,565

+$625

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,950

$1,450

+$500

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,507

$3,865

+$642

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

2.41×

2.51×

-0.10×

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.