Salary Comparison
Umpires: Tempe vs Chicago
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Tempe, AZ
$38,904/yr
Chicago, IL
$51,210/yr
Our recommendation: Chicago, IL
Chicago offers $523 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Tempe
Chicago
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$38,904
$51,210
$12,306
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,367
$3,115
$748
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
100
108
-8 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,685
$2,910
$225
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,550
$1,750
$200
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-318
$205
$523
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.88×
1.07×
-0.19×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
2/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
-1
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.