Salary Comparison
Separating: Phoenix vs Brownsville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Phoenix, AZ
$52,390/yr
Brownsville, TX
$39,744/yr
Our recommendation: Brownsville, TX
Brownsville offers $88 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Phoenix
Brownsville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$52,390
$39,744
+$12,646
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,187
$2,418
+$769
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
100
68
+32 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,685
$1,828
+$857
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,550
$920
+$630
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$502
$590
$88
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.19×
1.32×
-0.13×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
-1
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.