Salary Comparison
Natural Sciences Managers: Bethlehem vs Oklahoma City
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bethlehem, PA
$135,617/yr
Oklahoma City, OK
$91,080/yr
Our recommendation: Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem offers $2,344 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bethlehem
Oklahoma City
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$135,617
$91,080
+$44,537
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,250
$5,541
+$2,709
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
93
76
+17 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,410
$2,045
+$365
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,386
$1,080
+$306
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,840
$3,496
+$2,344
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.42×
2.71×
+0.71×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
+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.