Salary Comparison
Patternmakers: Jackson vs Naples
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Jackson, MS
$49,704/yr
Naples, FL
$67,626/yr
Our recommendation: Jackson, MS
Jackson offers $134 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Jackson
Naples
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$49,704
$67,626
$17,922
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,024
$4,114
$1,090
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
72
122
-50 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,937
$3,161
$1,224
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$980
$1,818
$838
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,087
$953
+$134
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.56×
1.30×
+0.26×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
5/10 (Tight)
+1
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.