Salary Comparison
Purchasing Managers: Kenosha vs Medford
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Kenosha, WI
$125,378/yr
Medford, MA
$170,900/yr
Our recommendation: Medford, MA
Medford offers $1,963 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Kenosha
Medford
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$125,378
$170,900
$45,522
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,627
$10,396
$2,769
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
84
118
-34 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,250
$3,056
$806
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,220
$1,758
$538
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,377
$7,340
$1,963
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.39×
3.40×
-0.01×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Kenosha — 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.