Nominal salary tells you how much money you receive. Cost-of-living-adjusted salary tells you how much that money can actually buy. A $200,000 salary in San Francisco and a $140,000 salary in Austin can provide nearly identical purchasing power. Tax differences are not included.
Where Should I Live?
Nominal vs COL-Adjusted Salary
| # | Location | Median (Nominal) | COL Index | Adjusted | COL Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huron, OH | $25,293 | 94.0 | $26,907 | #1 |
| 2 | Homestead, FL | $22,880 | 102.8 | $22,257 | #2 |
| 3 | Miami, FL | $18,034 | 102.8 | $17,543 | #4 (-1) |
| 4 | SEMINOLE, TX | $17,098 | 92.7 | $18,444 | #3 (+1) |
Key Insights
- The highest nominal salary for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse is in Huron, OH at $25,293, but after cost-of-living adjustment Huron, OH offers the best purchasing power at $26,907 equivalent.
- Beware: Miami, FL looks strong at #3 on nominal pay ($18,034) but its high cost of living drops it 1 spots to #4 on purchasing power.
Salary Check
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