The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Textile: Plymouth vs San Antonio

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

Best Value

Plymouth, MN

$38,202/yr

Take-home$2,324/mo
Disposable$-241/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight

San Antonio, TX

$29,200/yr

Take-home$1,776/mo
Disposable$-469/mo
Lifestyle2/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Plymouth, MN

Plymouth offers $228 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Plymouth

San Antonio

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$38,202

$29,200

+$9,002

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,324

$1,776

+$548

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

99

84

+15 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,565

$2,245

+$320

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,475

$1,220

+$255

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$-241

$-469

+$228

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

0.91ร—

0.79ร—

+0.12ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

3/10 (Tight)

2/10 (Tight)

+1

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.