Salary Comparison
Hydrologists: Murray vs Houston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Murray, UT
$95,230/yr
Houston, TX
$63,200/yr
Our recommendation: Murray, UT
Murray offers $1,978 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Murray
Houston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$95,230
$63,200
+$32,030
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,793
$3,845
+$1,948
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
92
90
+2 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,385
$2,415
$30
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,371
$1,350
+$21
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,408
$1,430
+$1,978
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.43×
1.59×
+0.84×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
6/10 (Moderate)
+2
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.