Salary Comparison
Painting: Gresham vs Fort Worth
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Gresham, OR
$46,075/yr
Fort Worth, TX
$28,570/yr
Our recommendation: Gresham, OR
Gresham offers $895 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Gresham
Fort Worth
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$46,075
$28,570
+$17,505
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,803
$1,738
+$1,065
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
89
+6 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,550
$2,380
+$170
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,330
+$120
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$253
$-642
+$895
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.10×
0.73×
+0.37×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
2/10 (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.