Richardson, TX
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$66,334
across all roles
Cost Index
102
Average
Avg Rent
$1,590/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
5/10
Low Affordability
How affordable is Richardson?
Low Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.48× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 102 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,308/mo, Richardson is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
102
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,590
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,308
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$57,220
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.48×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
686
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Richardson
By gross annual salary
- $227,680
- 2.Dentists$227,570
- $225,670
- 4.Surgeons$215,010
- $214,390
- $211,550
- $210,580
- $208,680
- $204,020
- 10.Physicists$202,610
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $11,124/mo
- 2.Dentists$11,117/mo
- $11,001/mo
- 4.Surgeons$10,353/mo
- $10,315/mo
- $10,142/mo
- $10,083/mo
- $9,968/mo
- $9,684/mo
- 10.Physicists$9,598/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Richardson
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.