The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Roofers: Laredo vs Lynn

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

Laredo, TX

$46,059/yr

Take-home$2,802/mo
Disposable$934/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Lynn, MA

$70,710/yr

Take-home$4,302/mo
Disposable$1,607/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Lynn, MA

Lynn offers $673 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Laredo

Lynn

Diff (Aโˆ’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

104

-34 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,868

$2,695

$827

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$950

$1,550

$600

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$934

$1,607

$673

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.50ร—

1.60ร—

-0.10ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Tight)

6/10 (Moderate)

+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.