Salary Comparison
Model Makers: Longview vs Irving
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Longview, TX
$59,422/yr
Irving, TX
$85,820/yr
Our recommendation: Irving, TX
Irving offers $966 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Longview
Irving
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$59,422
$85,820
$26,398
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,615
$5,221
$1,606
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
72
96
-24 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,937
$2,577
$640
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$980
$1,480
$500
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,678
$2,644
$966
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.87×
2.03×
-0.16×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-1
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.