The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Data Entry Keyers: Redding vs Peoria

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

Redding, CA

$44,106/yr

Take-home$2,683/mo
Disposable$-115/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Peoria, AZ

$41,581/yr

Take-home$2,530/mo
Disposable$-35/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Peoria, AZ

Peoria offers $80 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Redding

Peoria

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$44,106

$41,581

+$2,525

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,683

$2,530

+$153

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

108

96

+12 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,798

$2,565

+$233

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,610

$1,450

+$160

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$-115

$-35

$80

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

0.96ร—

0.99ร—

-0.03ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

3/10 (Tight)

3/10 (Tight)

+0

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.