Salary Comparison
Millwrights: Hampton vs South Bend
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hampton, VA
$73,009/yr
South Bend, IN
$59,511/yr
Our recommendation: Hampton, VA
Hampton offers $294 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Hampton
South Bend
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$73,009
$59,511
+$13,498
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,441
$3,620
+$821
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
70
+20 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,417
$1,890
+$527
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$950
+$400
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,024
$1,730
+$294
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.84×
1.92×
-0.08×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
7/10 (Moderate)
+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.