Salary Comparison
Derrick Operators: Centennial vs Topeka
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Centennial, CO
$67,692/yr
Topeka, KS
$53,102/yr
Our recommendation: Topeka, KS
Topeka offers $155 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Centennial
Topeka
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$67,692
$53,102
+$14,590
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,118
$3,230
+$888
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
111
68
+43 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,876
$1,833
+$1,043
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,654
$920
+$734
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,242
$1,397
$155
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.43×
1.76×
-0.33×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
7/10 (Moderate)
-2
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.