Salary Comparison
Separating: Yuma vs Fremont
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Yuma, AZ
$46,532/yr
Fremont, CA
$61,550/yr
Our recommendation: Yuma, AZ
Yuma offers $562 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Yuma
Fremont
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$46,532
$61,550
$15,018
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,831
$3,744
$913
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
143
-52 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,358
$3,833
$1,475
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,356
$2,450
$1,094
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$473
$-89
+$562
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.20×
0.98×
+0.22×
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.