The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Model Makers: Hamilton vs Irving

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

Hamilton, OH

$61,565/yr

Take-home$3,745/mo
Disposable$1,752/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Irving, TX

$85,820/yr

Take-home$5,221/mo
Disposable$2,644/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Irving, TX

Irving offers $892 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Hamilton

Irving

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$61,565

$85,820

$24,255

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,745

$5,221

$1,476

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

77

96

-19 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,993

$2,577

$584

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,147

$1,480

$333

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,752

$2,644

$892

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.88ร—

2.03ร—

-0.15ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

8/10 (Comfortable)

-1

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.