Salary Comparison
Patternmakers: Orange vs Wichita Falls
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Orange, CA
$65,570/yr
Wichita Falls, TX
$48,628/yr
Our recommendation: Wichita Falls, TX
Wichita Falls offers $553 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Orange
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
128
69
+59 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,432
$1,848
+$1,584
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,150
$920
+$1,230
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$557
$1,110
$553
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.16×
1.60×
-0.44×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
-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.