The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Stonemasons: Gresham vs Berkeley

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Best Value

Gresham, OR

$56,984/yr

Take-home$3,467/mo
Disposable$917/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight

Berkeley, CA

$71,870/yr

Take-home$4,372/mo
Disposable$394/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Gresham, OR

Gresham offers $523 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Gresham

Berkeley

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$56,984

$71,870

$14,886

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,467

$4,372

$905

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

95

148

-53 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,550

$3,978

$1,428

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,450

$2,550

$1,100

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$917

$394

+$523

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.36ร—

1.10ร—

+0.26ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

4/10 (Tight)

+1

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.