Salary Comparison
Lighting Technicians: Annapolis vs Round Rock
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Annapolis, MD
$75,101/yr
Round Rock, TX
$53,520/yr
Our recommendation: Annapolis, MD
Annapolis offers $1,035 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Annapolis
Round Rock
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$75,101
$53,520
+$21,581
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,569
$3,256
+$1,313
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
115
101
+14 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,980
$2,702
+$278
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,714
$1,580
+$134
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,589
$554
+$1,035
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.53×
1.21×
+0.32×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
4/10 (Tight)
+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.