Salary Comparison
Floor Layers: Amarillo vs Chicago
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Amarillo, TX
$46,699/yr
Chicago, IL
$69,110/yr
Our recommendation: Chicago, IL
Chicago offers $433 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Amarillo
Chicago
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$46,699
$69,110
$22,411
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,841
$4,204
$1,363
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
74
108
-34 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,980
$2,910
$930
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,020
$1,750
$730
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$861
$1,294
$433
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.43×
1.44×
-0.01×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
5/10 (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.