Salary Comparison
Compare two offers on base + bonus + equity + benefits, adjusted for cost of living. See real purchasing power, not just sticker.
Offer A
wins on COL-adjusted comp
+$4,052 / yr real value
Comparison
Offer A raw
$112,500
Offer B raw
$157,250
Offer A COL-adj
$112,500
Offer B COL-adj
$108,448
Freedom Coach™
Offer A wins on cost-of-living-adjusted comp by ~$4,052/yr.
Raw total favors Offer B, but COL adjustment flips the answer. Higher-COL cities eat the "bigger" offer.
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Unlock PremiumA number (index) representing how expensive a city is vs. national average (100). NYC ≈ 187, Dallas ≈ 103, Denver ≈ 128. Dividing salary by (COL/100) shows equivalent purchasing power.
Yes — it's real dollars in your name. A 6% match on $100k is $6,000/yr. But adjust if there's a long vesting cliff.
For public companies: annual vested value (grant / vest years). For private: discount 30–70% based on stage, dilution risk, and liquidity path.
Model it as commute cost savings (~$5–10k/yr) + hours saved. If a remote offer has lower base, the delta closes fast.
No. A $150k offer in SF (COL 190) has ~$79k of purchasing power. A $115k offer in Denver (COL 128) has ~$90k. Always adjust for city.
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