Salary Comparison
Plumbers: Jackson vs Chicago
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Jackson, MS
$57,559/yr
Chicago, IL
$98,890/yr
Our recommendation: Chicago, IL
Chicago offers $1,541 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Jackson
Chicago
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$57,559
$98,890
$41,331
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,502
$6,016
$2,514
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
72
108
-36 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,937
$2,910
$973
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$980
$1,750
$770
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,565
$3,106
$1,541
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.81×
2.07×
-0.26×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-1
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.