Salary Comparison
Crushing: Mcallen vs Nampa
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Mcallen, TX
$43,356/yr
Nampa, ID
$55,420/yr
Our recommendation: Nampa, ID
Nampa offers $169 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Mcallen
Nampa
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$43,356
$55,420
$12,064
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,638
$3,371
$733
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
68
89
-21 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,828
$2,392
$564
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$920
$1,350
$430
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$810
$979
$169
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.44×
1.41×
+0.03×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
+0
A vs B
Mcallen — Full Details
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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.