Salary Comparison
Construction Laborers: Boulder vs San Antonio
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Boulder, CO
$59,741/yr
San Antonio, TX
$37,770/yr
Our recommendation: Boulder, CO
Boulder offers $178 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Boulder
San Antonio
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$59,741
$37,770
+$21,971
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,634
$2,298
+$1,336
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
127
84
+43 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,403
$2,245
+$1,158
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,150
$1,220
+$930
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$231
$53
+$178
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.07×
1.02×
+0.05×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
3/10 (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.