Salary Comparison
Physicists: Lee'S Summit vs Cleveland
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Lee'S Summit, MO
$152,782/yr
Cleveland, OH
$225,930/yr
Our recommendation: Cleveland, OH
Cleveland offers $4,756 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Lee'S Summit
Cleveland
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$152,782
$225,930
$73,148
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,294
$13,744
$4,450
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
89
74
+15 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,306
$2,000
+$306
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,326
$1,020
+$306
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,988
$11,744
$4,756
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.03×
6.87×
-2.84×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+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.