Salary Comparison
Lodging Managers: Chico vs Richardson
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Chico, CA
$68,419/yr
Richardson, TX
$96,060/yr
Our recommendation: Richardson, TX
Richardson offers $1,387 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Chico
Richardson
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$68,419
$96,060
$27,641
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,162
$5,844
$1,682
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
102
-11 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,432
$2,727
$295
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$1,590
$240
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,730
$3,117
$1,387
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.71×
2.14×
-0.43×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-2
A vs B
Chico — Full Details
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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.