The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Separating: Kenosha vs Fremont

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

Best Value

Kenosha, WI

$44,466/yr

Take-home$2,705/mo
Disposable$455/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight

Fremont, CA

$61,550/yr

Take-home$3,744/mo
Disposable$-89/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Kenosha, WI

Kenosha offers $544 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Kenosha

Fremont

Diff (Aโˆ’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

143

-59 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,250

$3,833

$1,583

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,220

$2,450

$1,230

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$455

$-89

+$544

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.20ร—

0.98ร—

+0.22ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

4/10 (Tight)

3/10 (Tight)

+1

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.