Salary Comparison
Extraction Workers: Conroe vs Jackson
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Conroe, TX
$50,110/yr
Jackson, MS
$38,054/yr
Our recommendation: Conroe, TX
Conroe offers $258 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Conroe
Jackson
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$50,110
$38,054
+$12,056
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,048
$2,315
+$733
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
72
+18 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,412
$1,937
+$475
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$980
+$370
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$636
$378
+$258
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.26×
1.20×
+0.06×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+0
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.