The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Model Makers: Tyler vs Pflugerville

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

Tyler, TX

$61,993/yr

Take-home$3,771/mo
Disposable$1,666/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Pflugerville, TX

$85,820/yr

Take-home$5,221/mo
Disposable$2,709/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Pflugerville, TX

Pflugerville offers $1,043 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Tyler

Pflugerville

Diff (Aโˆ’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

97

-19 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,105

$2,512

$407

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,120

$1,445

$325

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,666

$2,709

$1,043

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.79ร—

2.08ร—

-0.29ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

8/10 (Comfortable)

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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.