The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Insulation Workers: Peoria vs Fremont

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Peoria, AZ

$58,952/yr

Take-home$3,586/mo
Disposable$1,021/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Fremont, CA

$109,360/yr

Take-home$6,653/mo
Disposable$2,820/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Fremont, CA

Fremont offers $1,799 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Peoria

Fremont

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$58,952

$109,360

$50,408

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,586

$6,653

$3,067

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

96

143

-47 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,565

$3,833

$1,268

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,450

$2,450

$1,000

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,021

$2,820

$1,799

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.40ร—

1.74ร—

-0.34ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

6/10 (Moderate)

-1

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.