Salary Comparison
Separating: Phoenix vs Dayton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Phoenix, AZ
$52,390/yr
Dayton, OH
$40,924/yr
Our recommendation: Dayton, OH
Dayton offers $51 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Phoenix
Dayton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$52,390
$40,924
+$11,466
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,187
$2,490
+$697
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
100
72
+28 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,685
$1,937
+$748
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,550
$980
+$570
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$502
$553
$51
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.19×
1.29×
-0.10×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+0
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.