Salary Comparison
Physicists: Tyler vs Sarasota
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Tyler, TX
$146,698/yr
Sarasota, FL
$219,070/yr
Our recommendation: Sarasota, FL
Sarasota offers $4,019 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Tyler
Sarasota
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$146,698
$219,070
$72,372
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,924
$13,327
$4,403
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
78
96
-18 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,105
$2,489
$384
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,120
$1,431
$311
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,819
$10,838
$4,019
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.24×
5.35×
-1.11×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Tyler — Full Details
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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.