Salary Comparison
Derrick Operators: Surprise vs Kailua
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Surprise, AZ
$64,931/yr
Kailua, HI
$81,493/yr
Our recommendation: Surprise, AZ
Surprise offers $262 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Surprise
Kailua
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$64,931
$81,493
$16,562
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,950
$4,958
$1,008
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
148
-52 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,565
$3,835
$1,270
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$2,206
$756
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,385
$1,123
+$262
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.54×
1.29×
+0.25×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
4/10 (Tight)
+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.