The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Layout Workers: Midland vs Baltimore

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Midland, TX

$67,280/yr

Take-home$4,093/mo
Disposable$1,691/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Baltimore, MD

$79,814/yr

Take-home$4,855/mo
Disposable$2,057/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Baltimore, MD

Baltimore offers $366 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Midland

Baltimore

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$67,280

$79,814

$12,534

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,093

$4,855

$762

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

89

108

-19 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,402

$2,798

$396

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,350

$1,610

$260

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,691

$2,057

$366

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.70ร—

1.74ร—

-0.04ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

6/10 (Moderate)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.