What this tool does
Compare two job offers across salary, bonus, benefits, commute cost, commute time and relocation cost over one evaluation period.
How to use it
- Enter your values: Evaluation period (months), Value of one hour of time, A annual salary.
- Calculate
- Result: A effective value, B effective value, B minus A, Break-even months.
Formula and method
Effective value = salary + bonus + benefits − commute costs − the entered value of commute time − relocation cost. All recurring values are normalized to the selected months.
Worked example
Over 24 months, compare a nearby 78,000 offer with a 94,000 offer that requires more commuting and a one-time move.
Useful for
- Comparing relocation offers
- Valuing remote-work differences
- Preparing questions before accepting
Limits and notes
Taxes, vesting, benefit quality, job security, inflation and personal preferences are not valued automatically. Use the same currency for every money input.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official decision or quote?
No. It is a planning result based only on your inputs. Confirm important decisions with the relevant provider or professional.
Are my entries stored?
No. This tool calculates in the current browser and does not send the values to Easynivo.
Source and method review: U.S. BLS — Employer Costs for Employee Compensation