Salary Comparison
Lodging Managers: Maricopa vs Denver
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Maricopa, AZ
$71,456/yr
Denver, CO
$97,740/yr
Our recommendation: Denver, CO
Denver offers $1,039 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Maricopa
Denver
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$71,456
$97,740
$26,284
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,347
$5,946
$1,599
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
93
111
-18 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,410
$2,970
$560
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,386
$1,780
$394
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,937
$2,976
$1,039
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.80×
2.00×
-0.20×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Moderate)
-1
A vs B
Maricopa — Full Details
Denver — 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.