Salary Comparison
Microbiologists: Naples vs Austin
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Naples, FL
$92,982/yr
Austin, TX
$59,290/yr
Our recommendation: Naples, FL
Naples offers $1,713 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Naples
Austin
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$92,982
$59,290
+$33,692
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,656
$3,607
+$2,049
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
122
105
+17 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,161
$2,825
+$336
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,818
$1,680
+$138
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,495
$782
+$1,713
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.79×
1.28×
+0.51×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
4/10 (Tight)
+3
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.