Salary Comparison
Electronics Engineers: Hesperia vs Laredo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hesperia, CA
$138,200/yr
Laredo, TX
$100,238/yr
Our recommendation: Hesperia, CA
Hesperia offers $1,777 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Hesperia
Laredo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$138,200
$100,238
+$37,962
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,407
$6,098
+$2,309
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
89
70
+19 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,400
$1,868
+$532
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,320
$950
+$370
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,007
$4,230
+$1,777
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.50×
3.26×
+0.24×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Hesperia — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.