The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Construction Managers: Aberdeen vs Richland

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

Aberdeen, SD

$103,767/yr

Take-home$6,313/mo
Disposable$4,267/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Richland, WA

$138,970/yr

Take-home$8,454/mo
Disposable$6,069/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Richland, WA

Richland offers $1,802 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Aberdeen

Richland

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$103,767

$138,970

$35,203

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,313

$8,454

$2,141

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

79

92

-13 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,046

$2,385

$339

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,177

$1,371

$194

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,267

$6,069

$1,802

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.09ร—

3.54ร—

-0.45ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (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.