Salary Comparison
Plumbers: Irving vs Redmond
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Irving, TX
$60,370/yr
Redmond, WA
$87,160/yr
Our recommendation: Redmond, WA
Redmond offers $786 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Irving
Redmond
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$60,370
$87,160
$26,790
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,673
$5,302
$1,629
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
132
-36 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,577
$3,420
$843
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$1,967
$487
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,096
$1,882
$786
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.43×
1.55×
-0.12×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
-1
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.