Salary Comparison
Model Makers: Tyler vs Mckinney
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Tyler, TX
$61,993/yr
Mckinney, TX
$85,820/yr
Our recommendation: Mckinney, TX
Mckinney offers $833 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Tyler
Mckinney
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$61,993
$85,820
$23,827
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,771
$5,221
$1,450
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
78
101
-23 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,105
$2,722
$617
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,120
$1,590
$470
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,666
$2,499
$833
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.79×
1.92×
-0.13×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
7/10 (Moderate)
+0
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.