The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Actuaries: Brownsville vs Frederick

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Brownsville, TX

$101,812/yr

Take-home$6,194/mo
Disposable$4,366/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Frederick, MD

$139,614/yr

Take-home$8,493/mo
Disposable$5,772/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Frederick, MD

Frederick offers $1,406 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Brownsville

Frederick

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$101,812

$139,614

$37,802

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,194

$8,493

$2,299

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

68

105

-37 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,828

$2,721

$893

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$920

$1,565

$645

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,366

$5,772

$1,406

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.39ร—

3.12ร—

+0.27ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.