Salary Comparison
Nuclear Engineers: Aurora vs Round Rock
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Aurora, CO
$136,690/yr
Round Rock, TX
$110,060/yr
Our recommendation: Aurora, CO
Aurora offers $1,580 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Aurora
Round Rock
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$136,690
$110,060
+$26,630
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,315
$6,695
+$1,620
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
102
101
+1 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,742
$2,702
+$40
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$1,580
+$30
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,573
$3,993
+$1,580
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.03×
2.48×
+0.55×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+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.