Salary Comparison
Archivists: Clovis vs Houston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Clovis, CA
$61,270/yr
Houston, TX
$46,990/yr
Our recommendation: Clovis, CA
Clovis offers $831 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Clovis
Houston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$61,270
$46,990
+$14,280
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,727
$2,859
+$868
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
90
+1 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,452
$2,415
+$37
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,380
$1,350
+$30
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,275
$444
+$831
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.52×
1.18×
+0.34×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
4/10 (Tight)
+2
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.