The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Derrick Operators: Tucson vs Naples

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

Tucson, AZ

$58,622/yr

Take-home$3,566/mo
Disposable$1,362/mo
Lifestyle6/10 · Moderate

Naples, FL

$74,395/yr

Take-home$4,526/mo
Disposable$1,365/mo
Lifestyle5/10 · Tight

Full Breakdown

Tucson

Naples

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$58,622

$74,395

$15,773

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,566

$4,526

$960

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

82

122

-40 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,204

$3,161

$957

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,180

$1,818

$638

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,362

$1,365

$3

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

1.62×

1.43×

+0.19×

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

5/10 (Tight)

+1

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.