Salary Comparison
Patternmakers: Gilbert vs Laredo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Gilbert, AZ
$59,023/yr
Laredo, TX
$48,987/yr
Our recommendation: Laredo, TX
Laredo offers $278 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Gilbert
Laredo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$59,023
$48,987
+$10,036
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,591
$2,980
+$611
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
103
70
+33 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,757
$1,868
+$889
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$950
+$660
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$834
$1,112
$278
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.30×
1.60×
-0.30×
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.