Salary Comparison
Materials Engineers: Irving vs Davenport
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Irving, TX
$126,350/yr
Davenport, IA
$92,320/yr
Our recommendation: Irving, TX
Irving offers $1,420 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Irving
Davenport
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$126,350
$92,320
+$34,030
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,686
$5,616
+$2,070
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
72
+24 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,577
$1,927
+$650
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$980
+$500
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,109
$3,689
+$1,420
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.98×
2.91×
+0.07×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.