Salary Comparison
Physicists: Mansfield vs Renton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Mansfield, TX
$202,610/yr
Renton, WA
$112,790/yr
Our recommendation: Mansfield, TX
Mansfield offers $5,903 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Mansfield
Renton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$202,610
$112,790
+$89,820
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,325
$6,861
+$5,464
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
109
-13 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,489
$2,928
$439
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,431
$1,750
$319
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,836
$3,933
+$5,903
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.95×
2.34×
+2.61×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+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.