The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Purchasing Managers: Charlottesville vs Fall River

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Charlottesville, VA

$135,363/yr

Take-home$8,235/mo
Disposable$5,746/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Fall River, MA

$170,900/yr

Take-home$10,396/mo
Disposable$7,924/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Fall River, MA

Fall River offers $2,178 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Charlottesville

Fall River

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$135,363

$170,900

$35,537

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$8,235

$10,396

$2,161

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

96

92

+4 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,489

$2,472

+$17

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,431

$1,350

+$81

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$5,746

$7,924

$2,178

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.31ร—

4.21ร—

-0.90ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.