The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Textile: Tyler vs Lynn

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

Tyler, TX

$34,398/yr

Take-home$2,093/mo
Disposable$-12/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Lynn, MA

$46,290/yr

Take-home$2,816/mo
Disposable$121/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Lynn, MA

Lynn offers $133 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Tyler

Lynn

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$34,398

$46,290

$11,892

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,093

$2,816

$723

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

78

104

-26 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,105

$2,695

$590

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,120

$1,550

$430

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$-12

$121

$133

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

0.99ร—

1.04ร—

-0.05ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

3/10 (Tight)

3/10 (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.