Salary Comparison
Optometrists: Jackson vs Vancouver
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Jackson, MS
$112,276/yr
Vancouver, WA
$162,820/yr
Our recommendation: Vancouver, WA
Vancouver offers $2,291 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Jackson
Vancouver
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$112,276
$162,820
$50,544
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,830
$9,905
$3,075
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
72
105
-33 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,937
$2,721
$784
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$980
$1,565
$585
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,893
$7,184
$2,291
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.53×
3.64×
-0.11×
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.