Salary Comparison
Separating: Redding vs Wichita Falls
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Redding, CA
$51,549/yr
Wichita Falls, TX
$40,039/yr
Our recommendation: Wichita Falls, TX
Wichita Falls offers $250 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Redding
Wichita Falls
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$51,549
$40,039
+$11,510
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,136
$2,436
+$700
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
108
69
+39 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,798
$1,848
+$950
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$920
+$690
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$338
$588
$250
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.12×
1.32×
-0.20×
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.