Salary Comparison
Geological Technicians: Silver Spring vs Laredo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Silver Spring, MD
$58,551/yr
Laredo, TX
$43,332/yr
Our recommendation: Laredo, TX
Laredo offers $314 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Silver Spring
Laredo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$58,551
$43,332
+$15,219
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,562
$2,636
+$926
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
120
70
+50 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,108
$1,868
+$1,240
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,788
$950
+$838
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$454
$768
$314
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.15×
1.41×
-0.26×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
-1
A vs B
Silver Spring — 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.