Salary Comparison
Models: Cranston vs Laredo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Cranston, RI
$57,510/yr
Laredo, TX
$47,158/yr
Our recommendation: Laredo, TX
Laredo offers $145 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Cranston
Laredo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$57,510
$47,158
+$10,352
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,499
$2,869
+$630
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
102
70
+32 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,643
$1,868
+$775
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,520
$950
+$570
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$856
$1,001
$145
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.32×
1.54×
-0.22×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
-1
A vs B
Cranston — 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.