Salary Comparison
Electronics Engineers: Peoria vs San Jose
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Peoria, AZ
$120,775/yr
San Jose, CA
$179,050/yr
Our recommendation: San Jose, CA
San Jose offers $2,145 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Peoria
San Jose
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$120,775
$179,050
$58,275
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,347
$10,892
$3,545
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
$3,965
$1,400
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$2,550
$1,100
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,782
$6,927
$2,145
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.86×
2.75×
+0.11×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.