The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Crematory Operators: Clovis vs Richardson

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

Best Value

Clovis, CA

$47,530/yr

Take-home$2,891/mo
Disposable$439/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight

Richardson, TX

$34,910/yr

Take-home$2,124/mo
Disposable$-603/mo
Lifestyle2/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Clovis, CA

Clovis offers $1,042 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Clovis

Richardson

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$47,530

$34,910

+$12,620

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,891

$2,124

+$767

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

91

102

-11 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,452

$2,727

$275

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,380

$1,590

$210

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$439

$-603

+$1,042

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.18ร—

0.78ร—

+0.40ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

4/10 (Tight)

2/10 (Tight)

+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.