The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Commercial Pilots: Abilene vs Frisco

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

Abilene, TX

$113,755/yr

Take-home$6,920/mo
Disposable$4,993/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Frisco, TX

$188,920/yr

Take-home$11,493/mo
Disposable$8,535/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Frisco, TX

Frisco offers $3,542 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Abilene

Frisco

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$113,755

$188,920

$75,165

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,920

$11,493

$4,573

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

72

110

-38 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,927

$2,958

$1,031

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$980

$1,780

$800

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,993

$8,535

$3,542

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.59ร—

3.89ร—

-0.30ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+0

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.