Salary Comparison
Models: Flagstaff vs Brownsville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Flagstaff, AZ
$59,580/yr
Brownsville, TX
$46,468/yr
Our recommendation: Brownsville, TX
Brownsville offers $122 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Flagstaff
Brownsville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$59,580
$46,468
+$13,112
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,624
$2,827
+$797
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
106
68
+38 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,747
$1,828
+$919
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,580
$920
+$660
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$877
$999
$122
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.32×
1.55×
-0.23×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
-1
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.