Caitlin has finished her schooling and training to be a dental hygienist. She has two job offers that she is considering. Caitlin’s Job Offer Comparison Job 1: Albuquerque, NM Job 2: Ann-Arbor, MI Salary $54,000 $61,000 Benefits $2,500 bonuses, health insurance, 401K Health insurance, 401K Average Monthly Rent & Utilities $925 $1,300 Which job would offer the best annual income considering the cost of living in each locale? Job 2 is a better choice because the annual income after rent and utilities is $59,700 but that of job 1 is $55,575. Job 2 is a better choice because the annual income after rent and utilities is $45,400 but the income for job 1 is $41,900. Job 1 is a better choice because it costs $4,500 less per year to live there. The jobs have equal annual incomes of $45,400 after rent and utilities so Caitlin should take the job in her favorite locale.