Salary Comparison
Traffic Technicians: Sunnyvale vs Clovis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Sunnyvale, CA
$78,020/yr
Clovis, CA
$78,020/yr
Our recommendation: Clovis, CA
Clovis offers $1,631 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Sunnyvale
Clovis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$78,020
$78,020
+$0
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,746
$4,746
+$0
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
152
91
+61 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$4,083
$2,452
+$1,631
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,650
$1,380
+$1,270
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$663
$2,294
$1,631
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.16×
1.94×
-0.78×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
7/10 (Moderate)
-3
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.