Salary Comparison
Rolling Machine Setters: Centennial vs Palm Coast
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Centennial, CO
$51,879/yr
Palm Coast, FL
$38,710/yr
Our recommendation: Centennial, CO
Centennial offers $480 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Centennial
Palm Coast
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$51,879
$38,710
+$13,169
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,156
$2,355
+$801
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
111
95
+16 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,876
$2,555
+$321
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,654
$1,450
+$204
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$280
$-200
+$480
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.10×
0.92×
+0.18×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+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.