Salary Comparison
Actuaries: Denton vs Washington
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Denton, TX
$111,260/yr
Washington, DC
$150,198/yr
Our recommendation: Washington, DC
Washington offers $1,354 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Denton
Washington
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$111,260
$150,198
$38,938
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,768
$9,137
$2,369
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
132
-37 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,540
$3,555
$1,015
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$2,180
$730
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,228
$5,582
$1,354
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.66×
2.57×
+0.09×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.