Salary Comparison
Morticians: Frederick vs Houston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Frederick, MD
$58,297/yr
Houston, TX
$37,320/yr
Our recommendation: Frederick, MD
Frederick offers $970 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Frederick
Houston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$58,297
$37,320
+$20,977
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,546
$2,270
+$1,276
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
90
+15 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,721
$2,415
+$306
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,565
$1,350
+$215
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$825
$-145
+$970
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.30×
0.94×
+0.36×
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.