📖 Overview
This calculator converts a job move into true purchasing power impact instead of headline salary change.
It compares current and new location tax cost pressure and first year transition drag.
🧪 Example Scenarios
Use these default and higher-pressure example inputs to explore how sensitive this calculator is before using your real numbers.
| Input | Base Case | Higher Pressure Case |
|---|---|---|
| Current Annual Salary ($) | 98,000 | 112,700 |
| New Annual Salary Offer ($) | 128,000 | 147,200 |
| Current ZIP Code (US) | 75,001 | 86,251 |
| New ZIP Code (US) | 94,107 | 108,223 |
| Year 1 Relocation And Income Disruption Cost ($) | 18,000 | 21,600 |
⚙️ How It Works
This calculator applies a direct math model based on the inputs above.
💡This calculator is scenario-based. Better input quality leads to better decision quality.
Quick Reference
| Input | Example Value |
|---|---|
| Current Annual Salary ($) | 98000 |
| New Annual Salary Offer ($) | 128000 |
| Current ZIP Code (US) | 75001 |
| New ZIP Code (US) | 94107 |
| Year 1 Relocation And Income Disruption Cost ($) | 18000 |
When To Use This
- Use this tool when you need a fast decision during active planning or execution.
- Use this before committing money, time, or tradeoffs that are hard to reverse.
- Use this to compare options using the same assumptions across scenarios.
Edge Cases To Watch
- Results can be misleading if key inputs are missing, stale, or unrealistic.
- Very small or very large values may amplify rounding effects and interpretation risk.
- If assumptions change mid-decision, recalculate before acting.
Practical Tips
💡 Validate units before comparing scenarios.
💡 Run multiple values to understand sensitivity.
💡 Use outputs as estimates, not guarantees.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Is this output exact?
It is a fast estimate based on provided inputs and model assumptions.
❓ Can I compare different scenarios?
Yes, this tool is designed for quick side-by-side checks.