The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Managers: Frisco vs Nashville

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

Best Value

Frisco, TX

$137,680/yr

Take-home$8,376/mo
Disposable$5,418/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable

Nashville, TN

$98,800/yr

Take-home$6,010/mo
Disposable$3,310/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Frisco, TX

Frisco offers $2,108 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Frisco

Nashville

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$137,680

$98,800

+$38,880

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$8,376

$6,010

+$2,366

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

110

101

+9 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,958

$2,700

+$258

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,780

$1,590

+$190

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$5,418

$3,310

+$2,108

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.83ร—

2.23ร—

+0.60ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (Comfortable)

+1

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.