The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Aircraft Structure: Burlington vs Frisco

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

Burlington, VT

$59,325/yr

Take-home$3,609/mo
Disposable$1,070/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Frisco, TX

$83,870/yr

Take-home$5,102/mo
Disposable$2,144/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Frisco, TX

Frisco offers $1,074 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Burlington

Frisco

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$59,325

$83,870

$24,545

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,609

$5,102

$1,493

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

98

110

-12 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,539

$2,958

$419

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,460

$1,780

$320

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,070

$2,144

$1,074

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.42ร—

1.72ร—

-0.30ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

6/10 (Moderate)

-1

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.