Salary Comparison
Models: Centennial vs Laredo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Centennial, CO
$59,235/yr
Laredo, TX
$47,158/yr
Our recommendation: Laredo, TX
Laredo offers $273 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Centennial
Laredo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$59,235
$47,158
+$12,077
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,604
$2,869
+$735
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
111
70
+41 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,876
$1,868
+$1,008
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,654
$950
+$704
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$728
$1,001
$273
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.25×
1.54×
-0.29×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
-2
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.