The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Logging Workers: Carson City vs Rockford

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

Best Value

Carson City, NV

$59,653/yr

Take-home$3,629/mo
Disposable$1,219/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate

Rockford, IL

$50,485/yr

Take-home$3,071/mo
Disposable$1,164/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Carson City, NV

Carson City offers $55 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Carson City

Rockford

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$59,653

$50,485

+$9,168

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,629

$3,071

+$558

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

93

71

+22 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,410

$1,907

+$503

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,386

$950

+$436

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,219

$1,164

+$55

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.51ร—

1.61ร—

-0.10ร—

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.