Salary Comparison
Actuaries: Edison vs Houston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Edison, NJ
$135,077/yr
Houston, TX
$79,690/yr
Our recommendation: Edison, NJ
Edison offers $2,441 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Edison
Houston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$135,077
$79,690
+$55,387
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,217
$4,848
+$3,369
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
125
90
+35 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,343
$2,415
+$928
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,050
$1,350
+$700
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,874
$2,433
+$2,441
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.46×
2.01×
+0.45×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (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.