Salary Comparison
Models: Providence vs Abilene
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Providence, RI
$57,510/yr
Abilene, TX
$47,848/yr
Our recommendation: Abilene, TX
Abilene offers $435 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Providence
Abilene
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$57,510
$47,848
+$9,662
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,499
$2,911
+$588
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
110
72
+38 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,950
$1,927
+$1,023
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,720
$980
+$740
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$549
$984
$435
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.19×
1.51×
-0.32×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
-2
A vs B
Providence — Full Details
Abilene — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.