Salary Comparison
Cutting: Murray vs Tacoma
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Murray, UT
$43,683/yr
Tacoma, WA
$54,170/yr
Our recommendation: Tacoma, WA
Tacoma offers $253 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Murray
Tacoma
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$43,683
$54,170
$10,487
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,657
$3,295
$638
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
92
103
-11 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,385
$2,770
$385
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,371
$1,620
$249
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$272
$525
$253
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.11×
1.19×
-0.08×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+0
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.