Salary Comparison
Hydrologic Technicians: Aberdeen vs Naples
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Aberdeen, SD
$51,667/yr
Naples, FL
$64,698/yr
Our recommendation: Aberdeen, SD
Aberdeen offers $322 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Aberdeen
Naples
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$51,667
$64,698
$13,031
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,143
$3,936
$793
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
79
122
-43 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,046
$3,161
$1,115
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,177
$1,818
$641
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,097
$775
+$322
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.54×
1.25×
+0.29×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
4/10 (Tight)
+2
A vs B
Aberdeen — 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.