Salary Comparison
Mathematicians: Seattle vs Laredo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Seattle, WA
$176,000/yr
Laredo, TX
$106,047/yr
Our recommendation: Seattle, WA
Seattle offers $2,754 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Seattle
Laredo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$176,000
$106,047
+$69,953
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,707
$6,451
+$4,256
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
126
70
+56 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,370
$1,868
+$1,502
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,050
$950
+$1,100
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,337
$4,583
+$2,754
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.18×
3.45×
-0.27×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Seattle — Full Details
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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.