Salary Comparison
Sociologists: Allen vs Newburgh
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Allen, TX
$101,616/yr
Newburgh, NY
$119,587/yr
Our recommendation: Newburgh, NY
Newburgh offers $1,395 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Allen
Newburgh
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$101,616
$119,587
$17,971
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,182
$7,275
$1,093
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
103
95
+8 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,765
$2,463
+$302
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,620
$1,416
+$204
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,417
$4,812
$1,395
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.24×
2.95×
-0.71×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
-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.