Salary Comparison
Pump Operators: Baltimore vs Evansville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Baltimore, MD
$68,877/yr
Evansville, IN
$50,974/yr
Our recommendation: Baltimore, MD
Baltimore offers $176 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Baltimore
Evansville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$68,877
$50,974
+$17,903
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,190
$3,101
+$1,089
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
108
70
+38 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,798
$1,885
+$913
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$950
+$660
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,392
$1,216
+$176
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.50×
1.65×
-0.15×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
+0
A vs B
Baltimore — Full Details
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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.