The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Directors: Lorain vs Pflugerville

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

Lorain, OH

$51,799/yr

Take-home$3,151/mo
Disposable$1,233/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Pflugerville, TX

$80,460/yr

Take-home$4,895/mo
Disposable$2,383/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Pflugerville, TX

Pflugerville offers $1,150 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Lorain

Pflugerville

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$51,799

$80,460

$28,661

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,151

$4,895

$1,744

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

74

97

-23 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,918

$2,512

$594

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,103

$1,445

$342

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,233

$2,383

$1,150

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.64ร—

1.95ร—

-0.31ร—

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.