The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Construction Managers: Mckinney vs Lynn

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

Mckinney, TX

$100,760/yr

Take-home$6,130/mo
Disposable$3,408/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Lynn, MA

$156,590/yr

Take-home$9,526/mo
Disposable$6,831/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Lynn, MA

Lynn offers $3,423 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Mckinney

Lynn

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$100,760

$156,590

$55,830

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,130

$9,526

$3,396

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

101

104

-3 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,722

$2,695

+$27

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,590

$1,550

+$40

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,408

$6,831

$3,423

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.25ร—

3.53ร—

-1.28ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

-2

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.