The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Directors: Hampton vs Georgetown

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

Hampton, VA

$60,453/yr

Take-home$3,678/mo
Disposable$1,261/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Georgetown, TX

$80,460/yr

Take-home$4,895/mo
Disposable$2,304/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Georgetown, TX

Georgetown offers $1,043 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Hampton

Georgetown

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$60,453

$80,460

$20,007

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,678

$4,895

$1,217

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

90

100

-10 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,417

$2,591

$174

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,350

$1,490

$140

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,261

$2,304

$1,043

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.52ร—

1.89ร—

-0.37ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

7/10 (Moderate)

-1

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.