Salary Comparison
Roofers: Laredo vs Cambridge
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Laredo, TX
$46,059/yr
Cambridge, MA
$70,710/yr
Our recommendation: Laredo, TX
Laredo offers $725 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Laredo
Cambridge
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$46,059
$70,710
$24,651
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,802
$4,302
$1,500
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
70
152
-82 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,868
$4,093
$2,225
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$950
$2,650
$1,700
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$934
$209
+$725
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.50×
1.05×
+0.45×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+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.