Salary Comparison
Patternmakers: Indio vs Wichita Falls
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Indio, CA
$65,570/yr
Wichita Falls, TX
$48,628/yr
Our recommendation: Indio, CA
Indio offers $211 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Indio
Wichita Falls
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$65,570
$48,628
+$16,942
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,989
$2,958
+$1,031
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
99
69
+30 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,668
$1,848
+$820
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,520
$920
+$600
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,321
$1,110
+$211
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.50×
1.60×
-0.10×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
+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.