Salary Comparison
Separating: Cambridge vs Peoria
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Cambridge, MA
$51,560/yr
Peoria, AZ
$48,598/yr
Our recommendation: Peoria, AZ
Peoria offers $1,347 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Cambridge
Peoria
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$51,560
$48,598
+$2,962
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,137
$2,956
+$181
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
152
96
+56 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$4,093
$2,565
+$1,528
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,650
$1,450
+$1,200
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-956
$391
$1,347
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.77×
1.15×
-0.38×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
2/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
-2
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.