Salary Comparison
Natural Sciences Managers: Yuma vs San Jose
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Yuma, AZ
$140,058/yr
San Jose, CA
$221,480/yr
Our recommendation: San Jose, CA
San Jose offers $3,346 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Yuma
San Jose
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$140,058
$221,480
$81,422
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,520
$13,473
$4,953
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
148
-57 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,358
$3,965
$1,607
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,356
$2,550
$1,194
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,162
$9,508
$3,346
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.61×
3.40×
+0.21×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Yuma — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.