The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Traffic Technicians: Burlington vs Cypress

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

Burlington, VT

$58,463/yr

Take-home$3,557/mo
Disposable$1,018/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Cypress, CA

$78,020/yr

Take-home$4,746/mo
Disposable$1,276/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Cypress, CA

Cypress offers $258 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Burlington

Cypress

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$58,463

$78,020

$19,557

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,557

$4,746

$1,189

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

98

129

-31 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,539

$3,470

$931

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,460

$2,180

$720

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,018

$1,276

$258

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.40ร—

1.37ร—

+0.03ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

5/10 (Tight)

+0

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.