The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Maintenance Workers: Indianapolis vs Quincy

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

Indianapolis, IN

$55,539/yr

Take-home$3,379/mo
Disposable$1,214/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Quincy, MA

$76,030/yr

Take-home$4,625/mo
Disposable$1,619/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Quincy, MA

Quincy offers $405 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Indianapolis

Quincy

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$55,539

$76,030

$20,491

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,379

$4,625

$1,246

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

81

116

-35 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,165

$3,006

$841

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,170

$1,729

$559

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,214

$1,619

$405

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.56ร—

1.54ร—

+0.02ร—

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.