Salary Comparison
Hydrologic Technicians: Reading vs Naples
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Reading, PA
$52,353/yr
Naples, FL
$64,698/yr
Our recommendation: Reading, PA
Reading offers $183 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Reading
Naples
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$52,353
$64,698
$12,345
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,185
$3,936
$751
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
86
122
-36 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,227
$3,161
$934
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,281
$1,818
$537
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$958
$775
+$183
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.43×
1.25×
+0.18×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
Reading — 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.