Salary Comparison
Managers: Madison vs Las Vegas
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Madison, WI
$134,732/yr
Las Vegas, NV
$96,550/yr
Our recommendation: Madison, WI
Madison offers $2,322 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Madison
Las Vegas
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$134,732
$96,550
+$38,182
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,196
$5,874
+$2,322
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
96
+0 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,570
$2,570
+$0
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$1,470
+$10
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,626
$3,304
+$2,322
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.19×
2.29×
+0.90×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+2
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.