1. Computer Systems Analyst

2. Finances Disposable income: $41,839.64 (Chi) vs. $48,615.20 **According to JobSearchIntelligence, factoring in education and location *Utilities include electricity, heating, water, garbage, and internet CityChicago, ILSan Fransisco, CA Likely Starting Salary**67,70089,900 Rent (1 bedroom apt)961.502157.69 Groceries83.93112.76 Transportation (car/insurance)179.00164.00 Utilities109.90100.44 Health Insurance247.31224.75 State Income Tax274.29280.76 Leisure / Miscellaneous300.00400.00

3. Potential Apartment - Chicago

4. Potential Apartment - San Francisco

5. Consumer Prices in Chicago, IL are 15.36% lower than in San Francisco, CA Rent Prices in Chicago, IL are 45.77% lower than in San Francisco, CA Restaurant Prices in Chicago, IL are 20.32% lower than in San Francisco, CA Groceries Prices in Chicago, IL are 22.34% lower than in San Francisco, CA

6. Predicted Salary after Graduate School: Chicago: $71,100 San Francisco: $93,700 Cost of Graduate School (2 yrs MBA): Stanford University - $185,054 Attending graduate school at Stanford University could lead to improved networking and eventually better employment. The graduate school has a very strong recruiting program that could really help stimulate a career. A graduate degree is not necessary for employment but could potentially lead to higher paid roles later in life. Effect of Graduate School

7. Stanford Graduate School

8. Conclusion After lots of research, I would choose to live in Chicago because I like the area. In addition, the net disposable income is not significantly more in San Francisco. Finally, I would not choose to go to graduate school immediately after undergraduate college because there are not enough imminent benefits.