Salary Comparison
Optometrists: Jackson vs Albuquerque
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Jackson, MS
$112,276/yr
Albuquerque, NM
$165,050/yr
Our recommendation: Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque offers $3,032 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Jackson
Albuquerque
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$112,276
$165,050
$52,774
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,830
$10,041
$3,211
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
72
79
-7 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,937
$2,116
$179
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$980
$1,130
$150
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,893
$7,925
$3,032
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.53×
4.75×
-1.22×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+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.