Salary Comparison
Engine And Other Machine Assemblers: Mcallen vs Medford
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Mcallen, TX
$49,120/yr
Medford, MA
$62,450/yr
Our recommendation: Mcallen, TX
Mcallen offers $417 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Mcallen
Medford
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$49,120
$62,450
$13,330
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,988
$3,799
$811
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
68
118
-50 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,828
$3,056
$1,228
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$920
$1,758
$838
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,160
$743
+$417
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.63×
1.24×
+0.39×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
4/10 (Tight)
+2
A vs B
Mcallen — 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.