The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Roustabouts: Woonsocket vs San Angelo

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

Best Value

Woonsocket, RI

$52,796/yr

Take-home$3,212/mo
Disposable$776/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight

San Angelo, TX

$43,293/yr

Take-home$2,634/mo
Disposable$744/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Woonsocket, RI

Woonsocket offers $32 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Woonsocket

San Angelo

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$52,796

$43,293

+$9,503

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,212

$2,634

+$578

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

94

70

+24 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,436

$1,890

+$546

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,401

$950

+$451

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$776

$744

+$32

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.32ร—

1.39ร—

-0.07ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

5/10 (Tight)

+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.