Salary Comparison
Cutting: Madison vs Evansville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Madison, WI
$45,356/yr
Evansville, IN
$38,106/yr
Our recommendation: Evansville, IN
Evansville offers $244 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Madison
Evansville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,356
$38,106
+$7,250
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,759
$2,318
+$441
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
70
+26 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,570
$1,885
+$685
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$950
+$530
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$189
$433
$244
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.07×
1.23×
-0.16×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
4/10 (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.