Salary Comparison
Mathematicians: Peoria vs Vancouver
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Peoria, AZ
$127,774/yr
Vancouver, WA
$176,000/yr
Our recommendation: Vancouver, WA
Vancouver offers $2,778 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Peoria
Vancouver
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$127,774
$176,000
$48,226
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,773
$10,707
$2,934
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
105
-9 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,565
$2,721
$156
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,565
$115
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,208
$7,986
$2,778
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.03×
3.93×
-0.90×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (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.