The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Data Scientists: Lynn vs Laredo

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

Best Value

Lynn, MA

$131,830/yr

Take-home$8,020/mo
Disposable$5,325/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable

Laredo, TX

$91,487/yr

Take-home$5,566/mo
Disposable$3,698/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Lynn, MA

Lynn offers $1,627 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Lynn

Laredo

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$131,830

$91,487

+$40,343

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$8,020

$5,566

+$2,454

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

104

70

+34 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,695

$1,868

+$827

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,550

$950

+$600

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$5,325

$3,698

+$1,627

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.98ร—

2.98ร—

+0.00ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (Comfortable)

+0

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.