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Top 20 Best Cities for Actuariess

We've ranked the best US cities for actuariess by calculating the Real Disposable Income. Unlike absolute salary rankings, this proprietary metric deducts localized housing costs, regional inflation, and state income taxes to reveal where you will actually keep the most cash at the end of the month.

How We Calculate the Score

Disposable Income = Monthly Take-Home Pay (after federal & state taxes) - Estimated Mortgage (assuming 20% down, current rates on median local home) - Cost of Living Adjusted Standard Expenses.

#1

Las Vegas, NV

MSA Pop: 2.2M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$6,037
Median Base Salary
$166,793
Cost Index
101.5
Est. Mortgage
$2,202/mo
#2

Honolulu, HI

MSA Pop: 1.0M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$5,737
Median Base Salary
$237,463
Cost Index
186.5
Est. Mortgage
$4,980/mo
#3

Birmingham, AL

MSA Pop: 1.1M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$5,622
Median Base Salary
$150,477
Cost Index
88.2
Est. Mortgage
$1,075/mo
#4

Detroit, MI

MSA Pop: 4.3M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$5,431
Median Base Salary
$147,031
Cost Index
89.3
Est. Mortgage
$1,179/mo
#5

Nashville, TN

MSA Pop: 1.9M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$5,229
Median Base Salary
$153,524
Cost Index
101.2
Est. Mortgage
$2,254/mo
#6

Sarasota, FL

MSA Pop: 0.8M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$5,079
Median Base Salary
$149,973
Cost Index
104.5
Est. Mortgage
$2,202/mo
#7

Hartford, CT

MSA Pop: 1.2M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,852
Median Base Salary
$145,277
Cost Index
110.8
Est. Mortgage
$1,573/mo
#8

Milwaukee, WI

MSA Pop: 1.6M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,839
Median Base Salary
$141,022
Cost Index
93.5
Est. Mortgage
$1,363/mo
#9

Grand Rapids, MI

MSA Pop: 1.1M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,792
Median Base Salary
$140,476
Cost Index
90.8
Est. Mortgage
$1,468/mo
#10

Jacksonville, FL

MSA Pop: 1.5M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,711
Median Base Salary
$135,223
Cost Index
98.3
Est. Mortgage
$1,730/mo
#11

St. Louis, MO

MSA Pop: 2.8M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,695
Median Base Salary
$134,267
Cost Index
90.1
Est. Mortgage
$1,153/mo
#12

New Haven, CT

MSA Pop: 0.9M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,620
Median Base Salary
$141,837
Cost Index
112.5
Est. Mortgage
$1,625/mo
#13

Philadelphia, PA

MSA Pop: 6.2M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,599
Median Base Salary
$137,366
Cost Index
108.4
Est. Mortgage
$1,625/mo
#14

Fort Myers, FL

MSA Pop: 0.8M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,465
Median Base Salary
$135,499
Cost Index
100.8
Est. Mortgage
$1,992/mo
#15

Kansas City, MO

MSA Pop: 2.2M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,419
Median Base Salary
$134,004
Cost Index
93.4
Est. Mortgage
$1,415/mo
#16

Charlotte, NC

MSA Pop: 2.7M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,394
Median Base Salary
$141,884
Cost Index
98.5
Est. Mortgage
$1,913/mo
#17

Akron, OH

MSA Pop: 0.7M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,394
Median Base Salary
$124,013
Cost Index
87.1
Est. Mortgage
$917/mo
#18

Richmond, VA

MSA Pop: 1.3M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,252
Median Base Salary
$136,956
Cost Index
99.8
Est. Mortgage
$1,677/mo
#19

Raleigh, NC

MSA Pop: 1.4M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,221
Median Base Salary
$143,071
Cost Index
103.1
Est. Mortgage
$2,149/mo
#20

Miami, FL

MSA Pop: 6.1M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,218
Median Base Salary
$139,908
Cost Index
127.8
Est. Mortgage
$2,490/mo