Salary Comparison
Material Moving Workers: Amarillo vs Bethesda
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Amarillo, TX
$39,189/yr
Bethesda, MD
$51,448/yr
Our recommendation: Amarillo, TX
Amarillo offers $849 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Amarillo
Bethesda
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$39,189
$51,448
$12,259
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,384
$3,130
$746
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
74
138
-64 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,980
$3,575
$1,595
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,020
$2,056
$1,036
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$404
$-445
+$849
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.20×
0.88×
+0.32×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
+2
A vs B
Amarillo — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.