The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Construction Managers: Aurora vs Lowell

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

Aurora, CO

$118,230/yr

Take-home$7,192/mo
Disposable$4,450/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Lowell, MA

$156,590/yr

Take-home$9,526/mo
Disposable$6,668/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Lowell, MA

Lowell offers $2,218 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Aurora

Lowell

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$118,230

$156,590

$38,360

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$7,192

$9,526

$2,334

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

102

106

-4 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,742

$2,858

$116

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,610

$1,650

$40

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,450

$6,668

$2,218

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.62ร—

3.33ร—

-0.71ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (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.