Salary Comparison
Hydrologic Technicians: Gaithersburg vs Fort Wayne
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Gaithersburg, MD
$63,327/yr
Fort Wayne, IN
$48,238/yr
Our recommendation: Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne offers $141 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Gaithersburg
Fort Wayne
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$63,327
$48,238
+$15,089
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,852
$2,935
+$917
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
118
74
+44 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,056
$1,998
+$1,058
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,758
$1,050
+$708
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$796
$937
$141
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.26×
1.47×
-0.21×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
-1
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.