Salary Comparison
Plumbers: Irving vs Chicago
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Irving, TX
$60,370/yr
Chicago, IL
$98,890/yr
Our recommendation: Chicago, IL
Chicago offers $2,010 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Irving
Chicago
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$60,370
$98,890
$38,520
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,673
$6,016
$2,343
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
108
-12 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,577
$2,910
$333
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$1,750
$270
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,096
$3,106
$2,010
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.43×
2.07×
-0.64×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-3
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.