Salary Comparison
Extraction Workers: Waco vs Dallas
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Waco, TX
$39,426/yr
Dallas, TX
$50,110/yr
Our recommendation: Dallas, TX
Dallas offers $110 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Waco
Dallas
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$39,426
$50,110
$10,684
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,398
$3,048
$650
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
77
97
-20 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,055
$2,595
$540
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,080
$1,490
$410
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$343
$453
$110
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.17×
1.17×
+0.00×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+0
A vs B
Dallas — 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.