The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Managers: Aurora vs Coral Gables

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

Best Value

Aurora, CO

$142,186/yr

Take-home$8,650/mo
Disposable$5,908/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

Coral Gables, FL

$105,000/yr

Take-home$6,388/mo
Disposable$3,332/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Aurora, CO

Aurora offers $2,576 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Aurora

Coral Gables

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$142,186

$105,000

+$37,186

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$8,650

$6,388

+$2,262

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

102

118

-16 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,742

$3,056

$314

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,610

$1,758

$148

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$5,908

$3,332

+$2,576

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.15ร—

2.09ร—

+1.06ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (Comfortable)

+2

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.