The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Umpires: Bangor vs Burbank

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

Best Value

Bangor, ME

$35,124/yr

Take-home$2,137/mo
Disposable$-40/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight

Burbank, CA

$48,320/yr

Take-home$2,940/mo
Disposable$-883/mo
Lifestyle2/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Bangor, ME

Bangor offers $843 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Bangor

Burbank

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$35,124

$48,320

$13,196

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,137

$2,940

$803

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

84

142

-58 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,177

$3,823

$1,646

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,252

$2,450

$1,198

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$-40

$-883

+$843

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

0.98ร—

0.77ร—

+0.21ร—

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.