Salary Comparison
Electronics Engineers: Midland vs Rio Rancho
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Midland, TX
$114,174/yr
Rio Rancho, NM
$143,660/yr
Our recommendation: Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Rancho offers $2,047 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Midland
Rio Rancho
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$114,174
$143,660
$29,486
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,946
$8,739
$1,793
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
89
80
+9 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,402
$2,148
+$254
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$1,150
+$200
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,544
$6,591
$2,047
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.89×
4.07×
-1.18×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-1
A vs B
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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.