Salary Comparison
Models: Fort Wayne vs Cypress
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Fort Wayne, IN
$48,538/yr
Cypress, CA
$66,310/yr
Our recommendation: Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne offers $391 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Fort Wayne
Cypress
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$48,538
$66,310
$17,772
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,953
$4,034
$1,081
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
74
129
-55 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,998
$3,470
$1,472
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,050
$2,180
$1,130
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$955
$564
+$391
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.48×
1.16×
+0.32×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+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.