Salary Comparison
Separating: Aurora vs Irvine
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Aurora, CO
$50,664/yr
Irvine, CA
$61,550/yr
Our recommendation: Aurora, CO
Aurora offers $574 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Aurora
Irvine
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$50,664
$61,550
$10,886
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,082
$3,744
$662
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
102
148
-46 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,742
$3,978
$1,236
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$2,580
$970
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$340
$-234
+$574
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.12×
0.94×
+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.