The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer And Information Systems Managers: Mcallen vs Newton

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

Mcallen, TX

$152,585/yr

Take-home$9,282/mo
Disposable$7,454/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Newton, MA

$207,150/yr

Take-home$12,602/mo
Disposable$8,767/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Newton, MA

Newton offers $1,313 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Mcallen

Newton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$152,585

$207,150

$54,565

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$9,282

$12,602

$3,320

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

68

148

-80 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,828

$3,835

$2,007

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$920

$2,206

$1,286

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$7,454

$8,767

$1,313

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

5.08ร—

3.29ร—

+1.79ร—

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.