Salary Comparison
Managers: Chicago vs Brockton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Chicago, IL
$137,040/yr
Brockton, MA
$174,840/yr
Our recommendation: Brockton, MA
Brockton offers $2,566 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Chicago
Brockton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$137,040
$174,840
$37,800
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,337
$10,636
$2,299
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
108
102
+6 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,910
$2,643
+$267
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,750
$1,520
+$230
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,427
$7,993
$2,566
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.86×
4.02×
-1.16×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-1
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.