Salary Comparison
Environmental Engineers: Meriden vs Laredo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Meriden, CT
$113,152/yr
Laredo, TX
$86,553/yr
Our recommendation: Meriden, CT
Meriden offers $974 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Meriden
Laredo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$113,152
$86,553
+$26,599
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,883
$5,265
+$1,618
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
97
70
+27 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,512
$1,868
+$644
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,445
$950
+$495
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,371
$3,397
+$974
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.74×
2.82×
-0.08×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Meriden — 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.