The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Layout Workers: Toms River vs Peoria

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

Best Value

Toms River, NJ

$77,220/yr

Take-home$4,698/mo
Disposable$2,003/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate

Peoria, AZ

$71,170/yr

Take-home$4,330/mo
Disposable$1,765/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Toms River, NJ

Toms River offers $238 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Toms River

Peoria

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$77,220

$71,170

+$6,050

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,698

$4,330

+$368

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

104

96

+8 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,695

$2,565

+$130

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,550

$1,450

+$100

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,003

$1,765

+$238

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.74ร—

1.69ร—

+0.05ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

6/10 (Moderate)

+0

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.