Salary Comparison
Curators: Plano vs Memphis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Plano, TX
$71,840/yr
Memphis, TN
$54,630/yr
Our recommendation: Plano, TX
Plano offers $584 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Plano
Memphis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$71,840
$54,630
+$17,210
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,370
$3,323
+$1,047
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
104
90
+14 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,795
$2,332
+$463
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,650
$1,341
+$309
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,575
$991
+$584
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.56×
1.42×
+0.14×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
5/10 (Tight)
+1
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.