Salary Comparison
Extraction Workers: Independence vs San Diego
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Independence, MO
$41,347/yr
San Diego, CA
$54,794/yr
Our recommendation: Independence, MO
Independence offers $687 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Independence
San Diego
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$41,347
$54,794
$13,447
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,515
$3,333
$818
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
77
133
-56 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,060
$3,565
$1,505
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,080
$2,250
$1,170
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$455
$-232
+$687
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.22×
0.93×
+0.29×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+1
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.