The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Electronics Engineers: New Rochelle vs Peoria

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

New Rochelle, NY

$131,777/yr

Take-home$8,016/mo
Disposable$4,751/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Peoria, AZ

$120,775/yr

Take-home$7,347/mo
Disposable$4,782/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Peoria, AZ

Peoria offers $31 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

New Rochelle

Peoria

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$131,777

$120,775

+$11,002

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$8,016

$7,347

+$669

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

126

96

+30 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,265

$2,565

+$700

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,878

$1,450

+$428

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,751

$4,782

$31

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.46ร—

2.86ร—

-0.40ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (Comfortable)

-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.