Salary Comparison
Actuaries: Irvine vs Austin
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Irvine, CA
$122,520/yr
Austin, TX
$88,500/yr
Our recommendation: Irvine, CA
Irvine offers $916 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Irvine
Austin
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$122,520
$88,500
+$34,020
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,453
$5,384
+$2,069
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
148
105
+43 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,978
$2,825
+$1,153
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,580
$1,680
+$900
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,475
$2,559
+$916
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.87×
1.91×
-0.04×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
7/10 (Moderate)
+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.