Salary Comparison
Art Directors: Clovis vs Arlington
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Clovis, CA
$133,550/yr
Arlington, TX
$79,170/yr
Our recommendation: Clovis, CA
Clovis offers $3,223 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Clovis
Arlington
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$133,550
$79,170
+$54,380
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,124
$4,816
+$3,308
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
88
+3 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,452
$2,367
+$85
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,380
$1,320
+$60
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,672
$2,449
+$3,223
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.31×
2.03×
+1.28×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+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.