The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Facilities Managers: Corvallis vs Birmingham

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Best Value

Corvallis, OR

$108,206/yr

Take-home$6,583/mo
Disposable$3,992/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable

Birmingham, AL

$88,729/yr

Take-home$5,398/mo
Disposable$3,584/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Corvallis, OR

Corvallis offers $408 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Corvallis

Birmingham

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$108,206

$88,729

+$19,477

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,583

$5,398

+$1,185

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

100

70

+30 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,591

$1,814

+$777

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,490

$1,043

+$447

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,992

$3,584

+$408

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.54ร—

2.98ร—

-0.44ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (Comfortable)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.