The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Patternmakers: Jacksonville vs Naples

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Best Value

Jacksonville, FL

$56,872/yr

Take-home$3,460/mo
Disposable$995/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight

Naples, FL

$67,626/yr

Take-home$4,114/mo
Disposable$953/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville offers $42 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Jacksonville

Naples

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$56,872

$67,626

$10,754

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,460

$4,114

$654

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

92

122

-30 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,465

$3,161

$696

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,390

$1,818

$428

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$995

$953

+$42

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.40ร—

1.30ร—

+0.10ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

5/10 (Tight)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.