Salary Comparison
Mathematicians: Edison vs Redmond
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Edison, NJ
$138,637/yr
Redmond, WA
$176,000/yr
Our recommendation: Redmond, WA
Redmond offers $2,196 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Edison
Redmond
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$138,637
$176,000
$37,363
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,434
$10,707
$2,273
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
125
132
-7 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,343
$3,420
$77
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,050
$1,967
+$83
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,091
$7,287
$2,196
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.52×
3.13×
-0.61×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-1
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.