Salary Comparison
Patternmakers: Salem vs Fremont
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Salem, OR
$57,231/yr
Fremont, CA
$65,570/yr
Our recommendation: Salem, OR
Salem offers $841 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Salem
Fremont
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$57,231
$65,570
$8,339
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,482
$3,989
$507
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
93
143
-50 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,485
$3,833
$1,348
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,410
$2,450
$1,040
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$997
$156
+$841
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.40×
1.04×
+0.36×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+2
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.