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 | NEWTON, MA | $47,500 | 146.5 | $32,423 | #2 (-1) |
| 2 | Irvine, CA | $35,298 | 138.5 | $25,486 | #3 (-1) |
| 3 | Chicago, IL | $32,000 | 92.3 | $34,670 | #1 (+2) |
Key Insights
- The highest nominal salary for Self-Enrichment Teachers is in NEWTON, MA at $47,500, but after cost-of-living adjustment Chicago, IL offers the best purchasing power at $34,670 equivalent.
- Beware: NEWTON, MA looks strong at #1 on nominal pay ($47,500) but its high cost of living drops it 1 spots to #2 on purchasing power.
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