The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Umpires: Allen vs Quincy

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

Allen, TX

$36,069/yr

Take-home$2,194/mo
Disposable$-571/mo
Lifestyle2/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Quincy, MA

$83,570/yr

Take-home$5,084/mo
Disposable$2,078/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Quincy, MA

Quincy offers $2,649 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Allen

Quincy

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$36,069

$83,570

$47,501

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,194

$5,084

$2,890

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

103

116

-13 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,765

$3,006

$241

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,620

$1,729

$109

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$-571

$2,078

$2,649

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

0.79ร—

1.69ร—

-0.90ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

2/10 (Tight)

6/10 (Moderate)

-4

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.