Salary Comparison
Models: Alexandria vs Laredo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Alexandria, VA
$57,855/yr
Laredo, TX
$47,158/yr
Our recommendation: Laredo, TX
Laredo offers $981 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Alexandria
Laredo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$57,855
$47,158
+$10,697
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,520
$2,869
+$651
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
130
70
+60 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,500
$1,868
+$1,632
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,150
$950
+$1,200
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$20
$1,001
$981
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.01×
1.54×
-0.53×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
-3
A vs B
Alexandria — 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.