Salary Comparison
Airline Pilots: Bangor vs Frisco
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bangor, ME
$152,934/yr
Frisco, TX
$214,390/yr
Our recommendation: Frisco, TX
Frisco offers $2,957 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bangor
Frisco
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$152,934
$214,390
$61,456
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,304
$13,042
$3,738
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
84
110
-26 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,177
$2,958
$781
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,252
$1,780
$528
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,127
$10,084
$2,957
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.27×
4.41×
-0.14×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Bangor — Full Details
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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.