The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Arbitrators: Beaverton vs Denton

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

Best Value

Beaverton, OR

$76,936/yr

Take-home$4,680/mo
Disposable$1,948/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate

Denton, TX

$47,890/yr

Take-home$2,913/mo
Disposable$373/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Beaverton, OR

Beaverton offers $1,575 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Beaverton

Denton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$76,936

$47,890

+$29,046

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,680

$2,913

+$1,767

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

102

95

+7 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,732

$2,540

+$192

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,580

$1,450

+$130

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,948

$373

+$1,575

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.71ร—

1.15ร—

+0.56ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

4/10 (Tight)

+2

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.