The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Actuaries: Brownsville vs Yonkers

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

Best Value

Brownsville, TX

$101,812/yr

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

Yonkers, NY

$135,833/yr

Take-home$8,263/mo
Disposable$4,778/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Brownsville, TX

Brownsville offers higher purchasing power (10 vs 8/10), giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Brownsville

Yonkers

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$101,812

$135,833

$34,021

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,194

$8,263

$2,069

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

68

130

-62 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,828

$3,485

$1,657

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$920

$2,150

$1,230

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,366

$4,778

$412

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.39ร—

2.37ร—

+1.02ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (Comfortable)

+2

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.