Salary Comparison
Floor Layers: Naperville vs Plano
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Naperville, IL
$54,335/yr
Plano, TX
$43,690/yr
Our recommendation: Naperville, IL
Naperville offers $399 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Naperville
Plano
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$54,335
$43,690
+$10,645
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,305
$2,658
+$647
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
113
104
+9 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,043
$2,795
+$248
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,850
$1,650
+$200
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$262
$-137
+$399
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.09×
0.95×
+0.14×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
3/10 (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.