Salary Comparison
Statisticians: Lawrence vs Raleigh
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Lawrence, KS
$97,120/yr
Raleigh, NC
$136,340/yr
Our recommendation: Raleigh, NC
Raleigh offers $2,078 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Lawrence
Raleigh
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$97,120
$136,340
$39,220
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,908
$8,294
$2,386
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
87
95
-8 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,254
$2,562
$308
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,296
$1,480
$184
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,654
$5,732
$2,078
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.62×
3.24×
-0.62×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-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.