The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Electrical: Appleton vs Naples

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

Best Value

Appleton, WI

$39,324/yr

Take-home$2,392/mo
Disposable$165/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight

Naples, FL

$49,242/yr

Take-home$2,996/mo
Disposable$-165/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Appleton, WI

Appleton offers $330 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Appleton

Naples

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$39,324

$49,242

$9,918

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,392

$2,996

$604

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

86

122

-36 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,227

$3,161

$934

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,281

$1,818

$537

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$165

$-165

+$330

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.07ร—

0.95ร—

+0.12ร—

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.