Salary Comparison
Aircraft Structure: Manassas vs Frisco
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Manassas, VA
$62,690/yr
Frisco, TX
$83,870/yr
Our recommendation: Frisco, TX
Frisco offers $1,051 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Manassas
Frisco
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$62,690
$83,870
$21,180
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,814
$5,102
$1,288
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
110
-5 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,721
$2,958
$237
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,565
$1,780
$215
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,093
$2,144
$1,051
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.40×
1.72×
-0.32×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
-1
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.