Salary Comparison
Statisticians: Irvine vs Peoria
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Irvine, CA
$108,210/yr
Peoria, AZ
$103,399/yr
Our recommendation: Peoria, AZ
Peoria offers $1,120 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Irvine
Peoria
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$108,210
$103,399
+$4,811
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,583
$6,290
+$293
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
148
96
+52 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,978
$2,565
+$1,413
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,580
$1,450
+$1,130
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,605
$3,725
$1,120
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.65×
2.45×
-0.80×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (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.