Salary Comparison
Millwrights: Norfolk vs Phoenix
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Norfolk, VA
$73,009/yr
Phoenix, AZ
$57,650/yr
Our recommendation: Norfolk, VA
Norfolk offers $1,204 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Norfolk
Phoenix
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$73,009
$57,650
+$15,359
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,441
$3,507
+$934
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
100
-10 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,415
$2,685
$270
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$1,550
$200
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,026
$822
+$1,204
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.84×
1.31×
+0.53×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
5/10 (Tight)
+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.