Salary Comparison
Construction Managers: Irvine vs Topeka
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Irvine, CA
$128,730/yr
Topeka, KS
$92,747/yr
Our recommendation: Topeka, KS
Topeka offers higher purchasing power (10 vs 7/10), giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Irvine
Topeka
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$128,730
$92,747
+$35,983
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,831
$5,642
+$2,189
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
148
68
+80 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,978
$1,833
+$2,145
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,580
$920
+$1,660
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,853
$3,809
+$44
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.97×
3.08×
-1.11×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-3
A vs B
Irvine — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.