Salary Comparison
Plumbers: Frederick vs Chicago
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Frederick, MD
$76,654/yr
Chicago, IL
$98,890/yr
Our recommendation: Chicago, IL
Chicago offers $1,164 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Frederick
Chicago
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$76,654
$98,890
$22,236
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,663
$6,016
$1,353
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
108
-3 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,721
$2,910
$189
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,565
$1,750
$185
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,942
$3,106
$1,164
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.71×
2.07×
-0.36×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-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.