The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Lodging Managers: Chico vs Round Rock

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

Chico, CA

$68,419/yr

Take-home$4,162/mo
Disposable$1,730/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Round Rock, TX

$96,060/yr

Take-home$5,844/mo
Disposable$3,142/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Round Rock, TX

Round Rock offers $1,412 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Chico

Round Rock

Diff (Aโˆ’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

101

-10 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,432

$2,702

$270

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,350

$1,580

$230

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,730

$3,142

$1,412

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.71ร—

2.16ร—

-0.45ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

8/10 (Comfortable)

-2

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.