Salary Comparison
Derrick Operators: Worcester vs Laredo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Worcester, MA
$68,086/yr
Laredo, TX
$53,890/yr
Our recommendation: Laredo, TX
Laredo offers $121 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Worcester
Laredo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$68,086
$53,890
+$14,196
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,142
$3,278
+$864
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
106
70
+36 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,853
$1,868
+$985
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,650
$950
+$700
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,289
$1,410
$121
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.45×
1.75×
-0.30×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
7/10 (Moderate)
-2
A vs B
Worcester — 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.