Salary Comparison
Separating: Nashua vs Long Beach
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Nashua, NH
$48,007/yr
Long Beach, CA
$61,550/yr
Our recommendation: Nashua, NH
Nashua offers $41 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Nashua
Long Beach
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$48,007
$61,550
$13,543
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,920
$3,744
$824
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
99
128
-29 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,565
$3,430
$865
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,475
$2,150
$675
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$355
$314
+$41
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.14×
1.09×
+0.05×
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.