The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Tellers: Kenosha vs Boulder

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

Best Value

Kenosha, WI

$38,129/yr

Take-home$2,320/mo
Disposable$70/mo
Lifestyle3/10 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: Kenosha, WI

Kenosha offers $491 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Kenosha

Boulder

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$38,129

$49,011

$10,882

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,320

$2,982

$662

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

84

127

-43 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,250

$3,403

$1,153

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,220

$2,150

$930

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$70

$-421

+$491

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.03ร—

0.88ร—

+0.15ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

3/10 (Tight)

2/10 (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.