The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Arbitrators: Great Falls vs Irving

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

Best Value

Great Falls, MT

$69,460/yr

Take-home$4,226/mo
Disposable$2,102/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate

Irving, TX

$47,890/yr

Take-home$2,913/mo
Disposable$336/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Great Falls, MT

Great Falls offers $1,766 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Great Falls

Irving

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$69,460

$47,890

+$21,570

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,226

$2,913

+$1,313

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

82

96

-14 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,124

$2,577

$453

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,222

$1,480

$258

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,102

$336

+$1,766

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.99ร—

1.13ร—

+0.86ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

4/10 (Tight)

+3

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.