Salary Comparison
Transportation Workers: Memphis vs Frisco
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Memphis, TN
$64,350/yr
Frisco, TX
$30,720/yr
Our recommendation: Memphis, TN
Memphis offers $2,672 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Memphis
Frisco
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$64,350
$30,720
+$33,630
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,915
$1,869
+$2,046
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
110
-20 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,332
$2,958
$626
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,341
$1,780
$439
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,583
$-1,089
+$2,672
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.68×
0.63×
+1.05×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
1/10 (Tight)
+5
A vs B
Memphis — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.