Salary Comparison
Separating: Quincy vs South Bend
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Quincy, MA
$51,560/yr
South Bend, IN
$40,334/yr
Our recommendation: South Bend, IN
South Bend offers $433 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Quincy
South Bend
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$51,560
$40,334
+$11,226
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,137
$2,454
+$683
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
116
70
+46 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,006
$1,890
+$1,116
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,729
$950
+$779
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$131
$564
$433
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.04×
1.30×
-0.26×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
-2
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.