The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Facilities Managers: Miami vs San Jose

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

Miami, FL

$95,670/yr

Take-home$5,820/mo
Disposable$2,510/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

San Jose, CA

$137,890/yr

Take-home$8,388/mo
Disposable$4,423/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: San Jose, CA

San Jose offers $1,913 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Miami

San Jose

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$95,670

$137,890

$42,220

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,820

$8,388

$2,568

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

123

148

-25 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,310

$3,965

$655

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$2,050

$2,550

$500

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,510

$4,423

$1,913

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.76ร—

2.12ร—

-0.36ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

8/10 (Comfortable)

-1

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.