Salary Comparison
Nuclear Engineers: Hackensack vs Richardson
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hackensack, NJ
$142,264/yr
Richardson, TX
$110,060/yr
Our recommendation: Hackensack, NJ
Hackensack offers $1,785 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Hackensack
Richardson
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$142,264
$110,060
+$32,204
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,654
$6,695
+$1,959
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
112
102
+10 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,901
$2,727
+$174
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,669
$1,590
+$79
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,753
$3,968
+$1,785
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.98×
2.46×
+0.52×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+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.