Salary Comparison
Model Makers: Pittsburgh vs Pflugerville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pittsburgh, PA
$66,279/yr
Pflugerville, TX
$85,820/yr
Our recommendation: Pflugerville, TX
Pflugerville offers $1,042 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Pittsburgh
Pflugerville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$66,279
$85,820
$19,541
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,032
$5,221
$1,189
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
88
97
-9 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,365
$2,512
$147
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,280
$1,445
$165
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,667
$2,709
$1,042
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.70×
2.08×
-0.38×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-2
A vs B
Pittsburgh — Full Details
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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.