The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Financial Managers: Tyler vs Lynn

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

Tyler, TX

$134,189/yr

Take-home$8,163/mo
Disposable$6,058/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Lynn, MA

$188,490/yr

Take-home$11,467/mo
Disposable$8,772/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Lynn, MA

Lynn offers $2,714 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Tyler

Lynn

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$134,189

$188,490

$54,301

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$8,163

$11,467

$3,304

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

78

104

-26 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,105

$2,695

$590

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,120

$1,550

$430

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$6,058

$8,772

$2,714

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.88ร—

4.25ร—

-0.37ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+0

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.