The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Systems Analysts: Phoenix vs Daly City

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

Phoenix, AZ

$102,280/yr

Take-home$6,222/mo
Disposable$3,537/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Daly City, CA

$126,520/yr

Take-home$7,697/mo
Disposable$3,859/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Daly City, CA

Daly City offers $322 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Phoenix

Daly City

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$102,280

$126,520

$24,240

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,222

$7,697

$1,475

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

100

143

-43 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,685

$3,838

$1,153

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,550

$2,450

$900

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,537

$3,859

$322

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.32ร—

2.01ร—

+0.31ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (Comfortable)

+0

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.