Salary Comparison
Interviewers: Irving vs Brownsville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Irving, TX
$45,070/yr
Brownsville, TX
$36,203/yr
Our recommendation: Brownsville, TX
Brownsville offers $209 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Irving
Brownsville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,070
$36,203
+$8,867
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,742
$2,202
+$540
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
68
+28 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,577
$1,828
+$749
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$920
+$560
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$165
$374
$209
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.06×
1.20×
-0.14×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
-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.