Salary Comparison
Arbitrators: Maricopa vs Baytown
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Maricopa, AZ
$76,936/yr
Baytown, TX
$47,890/yr
Our recommendation: Maricopa, AZ
Maricopa offers $1,637 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Maricopa
Baytown
Diff (A−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
93
88
+5 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,410
$2,280
+$130
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,386
$1,311
+$75
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,270
$633
+$1,637
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.94×
1.28×
+0.66×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
4/10 (Tight)
+3
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.