Salary Comparison
Materials Engineers: Clovis vs Topeka
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Clovis, CA
$119,580/yr
Topeka, KS
$89,656/yr
Our recommendation: Clovis, CA
Clovis offers $1,201 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Clovis
Topeka
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$119,580
$89,656
+$29,924
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,274
$5,454
+$1,820
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
68
+23 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,452
$1,833
+$619
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,380
$920
+$460
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,822
$3,621
+$1,201
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.97×
2.98×
-0.01×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (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.