Salary Comparison
Separating: Kenosha vs Berkeley
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Kenosha, WI
$44,466/yr
Berkeley, CA
$61,550/yr
Our recommendation: Kenosha, WI
Kenosha offers $689 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Kenosha
Berkeley
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$44,466
$61,550
$17,084
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,705
$3,744
$1,039
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
84
148
-64 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,250
$3,978
$1,728
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,220
$2,550
$1,330
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$455
$-234
+$689
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.20×
0.94×
+0.26×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
Kenosha — Full Details
Berkeley — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.