Salary Comparison
Physicists: Syracuse vs Cincinnati
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Syracuse, NY
$171,035/yr
Cincinnati, OH
$114,900/yr
Our recommendation: Syracuse, NY
Syracuse offers $2,939 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Syracuse
Cincinnati
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$171,035
$114,900
+$56,135
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,405
$6,990
+$3,415
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
102
81
+21 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,643
$2,167
+$476
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,520
$1,160
+$360
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,762
$4,823
+$2,939
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.94×
3.23×
+0.71×
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.