Salary Comparison
Construction Laborers: Vallejo vs Houston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Vallejo, CA
$55,114/yr
Houston, TX
$38,510/yr
Our recommendation: Vallejo, CA
Vallejo offers $427 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Vallejo
Houston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$55,114
$38,510
+$16,604
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,353
$2,343
+$1,010
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
112
90
+22 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,998
$2,415
+$583
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,780
$1,350
+$430
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$355
$-72
+$427
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.12×
0.97×
+0.15×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
Vallejo — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.