The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Securities: Naples vs Honolulu

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

Best Value

Naples, FL

$84,522/yr

Take-home$5,142/mo
Disposable$1,981/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate

Honolulu, HI

$48,010/yr

Take-home$2,921/mo
Disposable$-964/mo
Lifestyle2/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Naples, FL

Naples offers $2,945 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Naples

Honolulu

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$84,522

$48,010

+$36,512

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,142

$2,921

+$2,221

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

122

145

-23 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,161

$3,885

$724

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,818

$2,350

$532

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,981

$-964

+$2,945

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.63ร—

0.75ร—

+0.88ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

2/10 (Tight)

+4

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.