The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Microbiologists: Naples vs Austin

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

Best Value

Naples, FL

$92,982/yr

Take-home$5,656/mo
Disposable$2,495/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate

Austin, TX

$59,290/yr

Take-home$3,607/mo
Disposable$782/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
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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 (Aโˆ’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 รท living costs. Higher is better

1.79ร—

1.28ร—

+0.51ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

4/10 (Tight)

+3

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.