Salary Comparison
Extraction Workers: Lawrence vs Boulder
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Lawrence, KS
$42,445/yr
Boulder, CO
$53,148/yr
Our recommendation: Lawrence, KS
Lawrence offers $498 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Lawrence
Boulder
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$42,445
$53,148
$10,703
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,582
$3,233
$651
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
87
127
-40 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,254
$3,403
$1,149
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,296
$2,150
$854
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$328
$-170
+$498
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.15×
0.95×
+0.20×
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.