Salary Comparison
Nuclear Engineers: Waco vs Roswell
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Waco, TX
$114,395/yr
Roswell, GA
$131,116/yr
Our recommendation: Roswell, GA
Roswell offers $583 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Waco
Roswell
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$114,395
$131,116
$16,721
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,959
$7,976
$1,017
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
77
96
-19 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,055
$2,489
$434
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,080
$1,431
$351
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,904
$5,487
$583
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.39×
3.20×
+0.19×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.