Salary Comparison
Material Moving Workers: Buckeye vs Vancouver
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Buckeye, AZ
$45,876/yr
Vancouver, WA
$71,290/yr
Our recommendation: Vancouver, WA
Vancouver offers $1,235 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Buckeye
Vancouver
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,876
$71,290
$25,414
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,791
$4,337
$1,546
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
93
105
-12 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,410
$2,721
$311
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,386
$1,565
$179
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$381
$1,616
$1,235
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.16×
1.59×
-0.43×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
-2
A vs B
Buckeye — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.