Salary Comparison
Separating: Elizabeth vs Oklahoma City
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Elizabeth, NJ
$52,730/yr
Oklahoma City, OK
$35,810/yr
Our recommendation: Elizabeth, NJ
Elizabeth offers $260 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Elizabeth
Oklahoma City
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$52,730
$35,810
+$16,920
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,208
$2,178
+$1,030
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
76
+29 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,815
$2,045
+$770
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,620
$1,080
+$540
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$393
$133
+$260
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.14×
1.07×
+0.07×
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.