Salary Comparison
Managers: Bridgeport vs San Jose
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bridgeport, CT
$147,984/yr
San Jose, CA
$215,120/yr
Our recommendation: San Jose, CA
San Jose offers $2,993 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bridgeport
San Jose
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$147,984
$215,120
$67,136
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,002
$13,087
$4,085
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
107
148
-41 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,873
$3,965
$1,092
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,650
$2,550
$900
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,129
$9,122
$2,993
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.13×
3.30×
-0.17×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.