Salary Comparison
Hydrologists: Abilene vs Washington
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Abilene, TX
$84,289/yr
Washington, DC
$120,760/yr
Full Breakdown
Abilene
Washington
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$84,289
$120,760
$36,471
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,128
$7,346
$2,218
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
72
132
-60 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,927
$3,555
$1,628
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$980
$2,180
$1,200
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,201
$3,791
$590
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.66×
2.07×
+0.59×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+1
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.