Salary Comparison
Agricultural Workers: Carson vs Laredo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Carson, CA
$46,870/yr
Laredo, TX
$31,964/yr
Our recommendation: Laredo, TX
Laredo offers $416 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Carson
Laredo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$46,870
$31,964
+$14,906
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,851
$1,945
+$906
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
119
70
+49 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,190
$1,868
+$1,322
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,950
$950
+$1,000
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-339
$77
$416
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.89×
1.04×
-0.15×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
2/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
-1
A vs B
Carson — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.