Salary Comparison
Biological Technicians: Flagstaff vs Richardson
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Flagstaff, AZ
$55,021/yr
Richardson, TX
$43,880/yr
Our recommendation: Flagstaff, AZ
Flagstaff offers $658 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Flagstaff
Richardson
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$55,021
$43,880
+$11,141
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,347
$2,669
+$678
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
106
102
+4 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,747
$2,727
+$20
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,580
$1,590
$10
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$600
$-58
+$658
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.22×
0.98×
+0.24×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+1
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.