Salary Comparison
Crushing: Hampton vs Cedar Park
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hampton, VA
$47,616/yr
Cedar Park, TX
$38,040/yr
Our recommendation: Hampton, VA
Hampton offers $783 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Hampton
Cedar Park
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$47,616
$38,040
+$9,576
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,897
$2,314
+$583
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
101
-11 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,417
$2,617
$200
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$1,505
$155
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$480
$-303
+$783
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.20×
0.88×
+0.32×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
+2
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.