Salary Comparison
Models: Providence vs Peoria
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Providence, RI
$57,510/yr
Peoria, AZ
$56,820/yr
Our recommendation: Peoria, AZ
Peoria offers $343 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Providence
Peoria
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$57,510
$56,820
+$690
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,499
$3,457
+$42
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
110
96
+14 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,950
$2,565
+$385
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,720
$1,450
+$270
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$549
$892
$343
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.19×
1.35×
-0.16×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
5/10 (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.