Salary Comparison
Opticians: Flagstaff vs Quincy
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Flagstaff, AZ
$49,443/yr
Quincy, MA
$62,570/yr
Our recommendation: Quincy, MA
Quincy offers $539 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Flagstaff
Quincy
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$49,443
$62,570
$13,127
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,008
$3,806
$798
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
106
116
-10 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,747
$3,006
$259
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,580
$1,729
$149
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$261
$800
$539
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.10×
1.27×
-0.17×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+0
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.