Salary Comparison
Statisticians: Gilbert vs Raleigh
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Gilbert, AZ
$103,399/yr
Raleigh, NC
$136,340/yr
Our recommendation: Raleigh, NC
Raleigh offers $2,199 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Gilbert
Raleigh
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$103,399
$136,340
$32,941
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,290
$8,294
$2,004
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
103
95
+8 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,757
$2,562
+$195
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$1,480
+$130
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,533
$5,732
$2,199
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.28×
3.24×
-0.96×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-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.