Salary Comparison
Extraction Workers: Maricopa vs Peoria
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Maricopa, AZ
$45,189/yr
Peoria, AZ
$45,189/yr
Our recommendation: Maricopa, AZ
Maricopa offers $155 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Maricopa
Peoria
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,189
$45,189
+$0
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,749
$2,749
+$0
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
93
96
-3 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,410
$2,565
$155
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,386
$1,450
$64
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$339
$184
+$155
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.14×
1.07×
+0.07×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
Maricopa — Full Details
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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.