Salary Comparison
Models: Tempe vs South Bend
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Tempe, AZ
$56,820/yr
South Bend, IN
$47,158/yr
Our recommendation: South Bend, IN
South Bend offers $207 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Tempe
South Bend
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$56,820
$47,158
+$9,662
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,457
$2,869
+$588
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
100
70
+30 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,685
$1,890
+$795
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,550
$950
+$600
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$772
$979
$207
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.29×
1.52×
-0.23×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
-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.