The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Logging Workers: Decatur vs Naples

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

Best Value

Decatur, IL

$54,519/yr

Take-home$3,317/mo
Disposable$1,193/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate

Naples, FL

$69,188/yr

Take-home$4,209/mo
Disposable$1,048/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Decatur, IL

Decatur offers $145 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Decatur

Naples

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$54,519

$69,188

$14,669

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,317

$4,209

$892

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

82

122

-40 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,124

$3,161

$1,037

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,222

$1,818

$596

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,193

$1,048

+$145

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.56ร—

1.33ร—

+0.23ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

5/10 (Tight)

+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.