Salary Comparison
Painters: Champaign vs Naples
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Champaign, IL
$48,259/yr
Naples, FL
$58,867/yr
Our recommendation: Champaign, IL
Champaign offers $236 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Champaign
Naples
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$48,259
$58,867
$10,608
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,936
$3,581
$645
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
88
122
-34 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,280
$3,161
$881
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,311
$1,818
$507
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$656
$420
+$236
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.29×
1.13×
+0.16×
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.