Salary Comparison
Curators: Plano vs Raleigh
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Plano, TX
$71,840/yr
Raleigh, NC
$52,590/yr
Our recommendation: Plano, TX
Plano offers $938 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Plano
Raleigh
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$71,840
$52,590
+$19,250
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,370
$3,199
+$1,171
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
104
95
+9 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,795
$2,562
+$233
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,650
$1,480
+$170
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,575
$637
+$938
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.56×
1.25×
+0.31×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
4/10 (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.