Salary Comparison
Morticians: Everett vs Houston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Everett, WA
$61,160/yr
Houston, TX
$37,320/yr
Our recommendation: Everett, WA
Everett offers $1,023 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Everett
Houston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$61,160
$37,320
+$23,840
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,721
$2,270
+$1,451
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
106
90
+16 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,843
$2,415
+$428
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,680
$1,350
+$330
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$878
$-145
+$1,023
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.31×
0.94×
+0.37×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+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.