The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Umpires: Jackson vs Quincy

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

Jackson, MS

$32,762/yr

Take-home$1,993/mo
Disposable$56/mo
Lifestyle3/10 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 $2,022 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Jackson

Quincy

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$32,762

$83,570

$50,808

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$1,993

$5,084

$3,091

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

72

116

-44 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,937

$3,006

$1,069

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$980

$1,729

$749

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$56

$2,078

$2,022

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.03ร—

1.69ร—

-0.66ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

3/10 (Tight)

6/10 (Moderate)

-3

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.