Salary Comparison
Models: Glendale vs Peoria
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Glendale, CA
$66,310/yr
Peoria, AZ
$56,820/yr
Our recommendation: Peoria, AZ
Peoria offers $558 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Glendale
Peoria
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$66,310
$56,820
+$9,490
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,034
$3,457
+$577
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
138
96
+42 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,700
$2,565
+$1,135
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,350
$1,450
+$900
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$334
$892
$558
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.09×
1.35×
-0.26×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
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.