Salary Comparison
Lodging Managers: Memphis vs Garland
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Memphis, TN
$65,910/yr
Garland, TX
$96,060/yr
Our recommendation: Garland, TX
Garland offers $1,761 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Memphis
Garland
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$65,910
$96,060
$30,150
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,010
$5,844
$1,834
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
90
+0 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,332
$2,405
$73
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,341
$1,350
$9
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,678
$3,439
$1,761
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.72×
2.43×
-0.71×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-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.