The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer: Hampton vs San Angelo

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

Best Value

Hampton, VA

$47,545/yr

Take-home$2,892/mo
Disposable$475/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight

San Angelo, TX

$38,754/yr

Take-home$2,358/mo
Disposable$468/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Hampton, VA

Hampton offers $7 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Hampton

San Angelo

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$47,545

$38,754

+$8,791

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,892

$2,358

+$534

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

90

70

+20 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,417

$1,890

+$527

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,350

$950

+$400

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$475

$468

+$7

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.20ร—

1.25ร—

-0.05ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

4/10 (Tight)

4/10 (Tight)

+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.