Salary Comparison
Materials Scientists: Concord vs Nashville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Concord, CA
$126,240/yr
Nashville, TN
$70,870/yr
Our recommendation: Concord, CA
Concord offers $2,736 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Concord
Nashville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$126,240
$70,870
+$55,370
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,680
$4,311
+$3,369
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
124
101
+23 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,333
$2,700
+$633
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,050
$1,590
+$460
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,347
$1,611
+$2,736
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.30×
1.60×
+0.70×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
6/10 (Moderate)
+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.