Salary Comparison
Petroleum Pump System Operators: Topeka vs Fremont
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Topeka, KS
$74,208/yr
Fremont, CA
$107,270/yr
Our recommendation: Topeka, KS
Topeka offers higher purchasing power (8 vs 6/10), giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Topeka
Fremont
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$74,208
$107,270
$33,062
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,514
$6,526
$2,012
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
68
143
-75 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,833
$3,833
$2,000
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$920
$2,450
$1,530
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,681
$2,693
$12
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.46×
1.70×
+0.76×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
6/10 (Moderate)
+2
A vs B
Topeka — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.