Salary Comparison
Extraction Workers: Peoria vs Washington
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Peoria, AZ
$45,189/yr
Washington, DC
$54,520/yr
Our recommendation: Peoria, AZ
Peoria offers $422 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Peoria
Washington
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,189
$54,520
$9,331
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,749
$3,317
$568
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
132
-36 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,565
$3,555
$990
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$2,180
$730
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$184
$-238
+$422
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.07×
0.93×
+0.14×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+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.