Salary Comparison
Computer: Frederick vs Abilene
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Frederick, MD
$52,365/yr
Abilene, TX
$39,321/yr
Full Breakdown
Frederick
Abilene
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$52,365
$39,321
+$13,044
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,186
$2,392
+$794
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
72
+33 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,721
$1,927
+$794
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,565
$980
+$585
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$465
$465
+$0
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.17×
1.24×
-0.07×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+0
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.