Salary Comparison
Statisticians: Clearwater vs Memphis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Clearwater, FL
$121,570/yr
Memphis, TN
$68,870/yr
Our recommendation: Clearwater, FL
Clearwater offers $2,773 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Clearwater
Memphis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$121,570
$68,870
+$52,700
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,396
$4,190
+$3,206
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
103
90
+13 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,765
$2,332
+$433
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,620
$1,341
+$279
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,631
$1,858
+$2,773
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.67×
1.80×
+0.87×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
7/10 (Moderate)
+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.