The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Avionics Technicians: Flagstaff vs Laredo

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

Flagstaff, AZ

$83,345/yr

Take-home$5,070/mo
Disposable$2,323/mo
Lifestyle7/10 · Moderate

Laredo, TX

$65,968/yr

Take-home$4,013/mo
Disposable$2,145/mo
Lifestyle8/10 · Comfortable

Full Breakdown

Flagstaff

Laredo

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$83,345

$65,968

+$17,377

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,070

$4,013

+$1,057

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

106

70

+36 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,747

$1,868

+$879

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,580

$950

+$630

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,323

$2,145

+$178

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

1.85×

2.15×

-0.30×

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

8/10 (Comfortable)

-1

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.