Salary Comparison
Model Makers: Morgantown vs Mansfield
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Morgantown, WV
$63,708/yr
Mansfield, TX
$85,820/yr
Our recommendation: Mansfield, TX
Mansfield offers $980 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Morgantown
Mansfield
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$63,708
$85,820
$22,112
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,876
$5,221
$1,345
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
82
96
-14 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,124
$2,489
$365
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,222
$1,431
$209
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,752
$2,732
$980
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.82×
2.10×
-0.28×
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.