Salary Comparison
Patternmakers: Elgin vs Laredo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Elgin, IL
$58,665/yr
Laredo, TX
$48,987/yr
Full Breakdown
Elgin
Laredo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$58,665
$48,987
+$9,678
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,569
$2,980
+$589
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
70
+20 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,407
$1,868
+$539
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$950
+$400
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,162
$1,112
+$50
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.48×
1.60×
-0.12×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
-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.