Salary Comparison
Cutting: Kearney vs Annapolis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Kearney, NE
$40,894/yr
Annapolis, MD
$51,490/yr
Our recommendation: Kearney, NE
Kearney offers $290 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Kearney
Annapolis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$40,894
$51,490
$10,596
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,488
$3,132
$644
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
79
115
-36 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,046
$2,980
$934
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,177
$1,714
$537
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$442
$152
+$290
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.22×
1.05×
+0.17×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.