Which offer is really worth more?
A higher salary in a pricier, higher-tax city can leave you poorer. This compares both offers the way that matters: salary − taxes − living costs = what you keep.
Offer A
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Offer B
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How this is calculated
Federal tax uses a progressive effective-rate model (single filer, FICA included). State and local rates use simplified effective rates at professional income levels (NYC local tax included). Living costs are single-professional monthly budgets per city. All figures are planning estimates — not tax advice. Salary data on this site comes from BLS OEWS; check your role's market rate on the salary pages before negotiating.