The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Managers: Gainesville vs Fall River

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

Gainesville, FL

$126,449/yr

Take-home$7,692/mo
Disposable$5,389/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Fall River, MA

$174,840/yr

Take-home$10,636/mo
Disposable$8,164/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Fall River, MA

Fall River offers $2,775 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Gainesville

Fall River

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$126,449

$174,840

$48,391

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$7,692

$10,636

$2,944

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

86

92

-6 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,303

$2,472

$169

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,250

$1,350

$100

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$5,389

$8,164

$2,775

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.34ร—

4.30ร—

-0.96ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+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.