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.