Salary Comparison
Insulation Workers: Bethlehem vs San Francisco
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bethlehem, PA
$54,656/yr
San Francisco, CA
$145,830/yr
Our recommendation: San Francisco, CA
San Francisco offers $3,801 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bethlehem
San Francisco
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$54,656
$145,830
$91,174
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,325
$8,871
$5,546
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
93
155
-62 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,410
$4,155
$1,745
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,386
$2,680
$1,294
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$915
$4,716
$3,801
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.38×
2.14×
-0.76×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-3
A vs B
Bethlehem — Full Details
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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.