Salary Comparison
Grounds Maintenance Workers: Tempe vs Topeka
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Tempe, AZ
$45,599/yr
Topeka, KS
$37,292/yr
Our recommendation: Topeka, KS
Topeka offers $347 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Tempe
Topeka
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,599
$37,292
+$8,307
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,774
$2,269
+$505
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
100
68
+32 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,685
$1,833
+$852
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,550
$920
+$630
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$89
$436
$347
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.03×
1.24×
-0.21×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
-1
A vs B
Tempe — 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.