Salary Comparison
Weighers: Jackson vs Boulder
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Jackson, MS
$38,824/yr
Boulder, CO
$54,222/yr
Our recommendation: Jackson, MS
Jackson offers $529 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Jackson
Boulder
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$38,824
$54,222
$15,398
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,362
$3,299
$937
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
72
127
-55 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,937
$3,403
$1,466
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$980
$2,150
$1,170
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$425
$-104
+$529
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.22×
0.97×
+0.25×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (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.