Salary Comparison
Roustabouts: Lenexa vs Detroit
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Lenexa, KS
$48,995/yr
Detroit, MI
$67,430/yr
Our recommendation: Detroit, MI
Detroit offers $1,478 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Lenexa
Detroit
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$48,995
$67,430
$18,435
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,981
$4,102
$1,121
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
74
+16 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,332
$1,975
+$357
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,341
$980
+$361
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$649
$2,127
$1,478
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.28×
2.08×
-0.80×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-4
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.