The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Bailiffs: Irving vs Phoenix

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

Best Value

Irving, TX

$79,330/yr

Take-home$4,826/mo
Disposable$2,249/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate

Phoenix, AZ

$46,860/yr

Take-home$2,851/mo
Disposable$166/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Irving, TX

Irving offers $2,083 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Irving

Phoenix

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$79,330

$46,860

+$32,470

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,826

$2,851

+$1,975

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

96

100

-4 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,577

$2,685

$108

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,480

$1,550

$70

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,249

$166

+$2,083

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.87ร—

1.06ร—

+0.81ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

3/10 (Tight)

+4

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.