The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Fence Erectors: Warwick vs San Antonio

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Best Value

Warwick, RI

$49,174/yr

Take-home$2,991/mo
Disposable$433/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight

San Antonio, TX

$37,790/yr

Take-home$2,299/mo
Disposable$54/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Warwick, RI

Warwick offers $379 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Warwick

San Antonio

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$49,174

$37,790

+$11,384

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,991

$2,299

+$692

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

95

84

+11 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,558

$2,245

+$313

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,420

$1,220

+$200

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$433

$54

+$379

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.17ร—

1.02ร—

+0.15ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

4/10 (Tight)

3/10 (Tight)

+1

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.