The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Data Entry Keyers: Cypress vs Brownsville

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

Cypress, CA

$46,470/yr

Take-home$2,827/mo
Disposable$-643/mo
Lifestyle2/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Brownsville, TX

$34,005/yr

Take-home$2,069/mo
Disposable$241/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Brownsville, TX

Brownsville offers $884 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Cypress

Brownsville

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$46,470

$34,005

+$12,465

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,827

$2,069

+$758

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

129

68

+61 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,470

$1,828

+$1,642

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$2,180

$920

+$1,260

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$-643

$241

$884

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

0.81ร—

1.13ร—

-0.32ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

2/10 (Tight)

4/10 (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.