The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Umpires: Allen vs Fall River

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

Allen, TX

$36,069/yr

Take-home$2,194/mo
Disposable$-571/mo
Lifestyle2/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Fall River, MA

$83,570/yr

Take-home$5,084/mo
Disposable$2,612/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Fall River, MA

Fall River offers $3,183 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Allen

Fall River

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$36,069

$83,570

$47,501

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,194

$5,084

$2,890

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

103

92

+11 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,765

$2,472

+$293

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,620

$1,350

+$270

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$-571

$2,612

$3,183

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

0.79ร—

2.06ร—

-1.27ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

2/10 (Tight)

8/10 (Comfortable)

-6

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.