The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Tellers: Jackson vs Boulder

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

Best Value

Jackson, MS

$35,092/yr

Take-home$2,135/mo
Disposable$198/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight

Boulder, CO

$49,011/yr

Take-home$2,982/mo
Disposable$-421/mo
Lifestyle2/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Jackson, MS

Jackson offers $619 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Jackson

Boulder

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$35,092

$49,011

$13,919

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,135

$2,982

$847

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

72

127

-55 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,937

$3,403

$1,466

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$980

$2,150

$1,170

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$198

$-421

+$619

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.10ร—

0.88ร—

+0.22ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

4/10 (Tight)

2/10 (Tight)

+2

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.