The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer User Support Specialists: Champaign vs Quincy

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

Champaign, IL

$56,447/yr

Take-home$3,434/mo
Disposable$1,154/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Quincy, MA

$77,750/yr

Take-home$4,730/mo
Disposable$1,724/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Quincy, MA

Quincy offers $570 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Champaign

Quincy

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$56,447

$77,750

$21,303

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,434

$4,730

$1,296

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

88

116

-28 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,280

$3,006

$726

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,311

$1,729

$418

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,154

$1,724

$570

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.51ร—

1.57ร—

-0.06ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

6/10 (Moderate)

+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.