The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Pest Control Workers: Irving vs Hilo

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Best Value

Irving, TX

$43,870/yr

Take-home$2,669/mo
Disposable$92/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight

Hilo, HI

$54,691/yr

Take-home$3,327/mo
Disposable$-41/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Irving, TX

Irving offers $133 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Irving

Hilo

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$43,870

$54,691

$10,821

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,669

$3,327

$658

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

96

130

-34 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,577

$3,368

$791

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,480

$1,937

$457

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$92

$-41

+$133

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.04ร—

0.99ร—

+0.05ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

3/10 (Tight)

3/10 (Tight)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.