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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

Honolulu, HI

MSA Pop: 1.0M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$6,467
Median Base Salary
$237,463
Cost Index
186.5
Est. Mortgage
$4,980/mo
#2

Las Vegas, NV

MSA Pop: 2.2M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$5,970
Median Base Salary
$166,793
Cost Index
101.5
Est. Mortgage
$2,202/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
$5,364
Median Base Salary
$147,031
Cost Index
89.3
Est. Mortgage
$1,179/mo
#5

Nashville, TN

MSA Pop: 1.9M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$5,162
Median Base Salary
$153,524
Cost Index
101.2
Est. Mortgage
$2,254/mo
#6

Sarasota, FL

MSA Pop: 0.8M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$5,012
Median Base Salary
$149,973
Cost Index
104.5
Est. Mortgage
$2,202/mo
#7

Hartford, CT

MSA Pop: 1.2M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,847
Median Base Salary
$145,277
Cost Index
110.8
Est. Mortgage
$1,573/mo
#8

Milwaukee, WI

MSA Pop: 1.6M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,831
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
$4,725
Median Base Salary
$140,476
Cost Index
90.8
Est. Mortgage
$1,468/mo
#10

St. Louis, MO

MSA Pop: 2.8M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,682
Median Base Salary
$134,267
Cost Index
90.1
Est. Mortgage
$1,153/mo
#11

Jacksonville, FL

MSA Pop: 1.5M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,644
Median Base Salary
$135,223
Cost Index
98.3
Est. Mortgage
$1,730/mo
#12

New Haven, CT

MSA Pop: 0.9M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,612
Median Base Salary
$141,837
Cost Index
112.5
Est. Mortgage
$1,625/mo
#13

Philadelphia, PA

MSA Pop: 6.2M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,532
Median Base Salary
$137,366
Cost Index
108.4
Est. Mortgage
$1,625/mo
#14

Kansas City, MO

MSA Pop: 2.2M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,406
Median Base Salary
$134,004
Cost Index
93.4
Est. Mortgage
$1,415/mo
#15

Fort Myers, FL

MSA Pop: 0.8M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,398
Median Base Salary
$135,499
Cost Index
100.8
Est. Mortgage
$1,992/mo
#16

Akron, OH

MSA Pop: 0.7M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,372
Median Base Salary
$124,013
Cost Index
87.1
Est. Mortgage
$917/mo
#17

Charlotte, NC

MSA Pop: 2.7M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,327
Median Base Salary
$141,884
Cost Index
98.5
Est. Mortgage
$1,913/mo
#18

Richmond, VA

MSA Pop: 1.3M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,185
Median Base Salary
$136,956
Cost Index
99.8
Est. Mortgage
$1,677/mo
#19

Raleigh, NC

MSA Pop: 1.4M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,154
Median Base Salary
$143,071
Cost Index
103.1
Est. Mortgage
$2,149/mo
#20

Miami, FL

MSA Pop: 6.1M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,151
Median Base Salary
$139,908
Cost Index
127.8
Est. Mortgage
$2,490/mo