Salary Comparison
Tellers: Quincy vs Fort Wayne
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Quincy, MA
$45,100/yr
Fort Wayne, IN
$35,598/yr
Our recommendation: Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne offers $430 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Quincy
Fort Wayne
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,100
$35,598
+$9,502
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,744
$2,166
+$578
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
116
74
+42 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,006
$1,998
+$1,008
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,729
$1,050
+$679
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-262
$168
$430
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.91×
1.08×
-0.17×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+0
A vs B
Quincy — Full Details
Fort Wayne — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.