Salary Comparison
Extraction Workers: Independence vs Frisco
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Independence, MO
$41,347/yr
Frisco, TX
$50,110/yr
Our recommendation: Independence, MO
Independence offers $365 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Independence
Frisco
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$41,347
$50,110
$8,763
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,515
$3,048
$533
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
77
110
-33 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,060
$2,958
$898
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,080
$1,780
$700
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$455
$90
+$365
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.22×
1.03×
+0.19×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+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.