Salary Comparison
Interviewers: Irving vs Rockford
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Irving, TX
$45,070/yr
Rockford, IL
$37,010/yr
Our recommendation: Rockford, IL
Rockford offers $179 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Irving
Rockford
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,070
$37,010
+$8,060
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,742
$2,251
+$491
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
71
+25 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,577
$1,907
+$670
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$950
+$530
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$165
$344
$179
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.06×
1.18×
-0.12×
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.