Salary Comparison
Separating: Quincy vs Davenport
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Quincy, MA
$51,560/yr
Davenport, IA
$40,924/yr
Our recommendation: Davenport, IA
Davenport offers $432 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Quincy
Davenport
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$51,560
$40,924
+$10,636
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,137
$2,490
+$647
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
116
72
+44 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,006
$1,927
+$1,079
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,729
$980
+$749
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$131
$563
$432
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.04×
1.29×
-0.25×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
-1
A vs B
Quincy — Full Details
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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.