Salary Comparison
Geological Technicians: Fullerton vs Jackson
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Fullerton, CA
$63,160/yr
Jackson, MS
$43,966/yr
Our recommendation: Jackson, MS
Jackson offers $244 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Fullerton
Jackson
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$63,160
$43,966
+$19,194
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,842
$2,675
+$1,167
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
125
72
+53 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,348
$1,937
+$1,411
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,080
$980
+$1,100
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$494
$738
$244
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.15×
1.38×
-0.23×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
-1
A vs B
Fullerton — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.