The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Purchasing Managers: Annapolis vs Brownsville

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

Best Value

Annapolis, MD

$153,671/yr

Take-home$9,348/mo
Disposable$6,368/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

Brownsville, TX

$112,063/yr

Take-home$6,817/mo
Disposable$4,989/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Annapolis, MD

Annapolis offers $1,379 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Annapolis

Brownsville

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$153,671

$112,063

+$41,608

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$9,348

$6,817

+$2,531

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

115

68

+47 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,980

$1,828

+$1,152

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,714

$920

+$794

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$6,368

$4,989

+$1,379

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.14ร—

3.73ร—

-0.59ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+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.