The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Web Developers: Laredo vs Medford

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

Laredo, TX

$76,316/yr

Take-home$4,643/mo
Disposable$2,775/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Medford, MA

$117,560/yr

Take-home$7,152/mo
Disposable$4,096/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Medford, MA

Medford offers $1,321 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Laredo

Medford

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$76,316

$117,560

$41,244

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,643

$7,152

$2,509

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

70

118

-48 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,868

$3,056

$1,188

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$950

$1,758

$808

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,775

$4,096

$1,321

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.49ร—

2.34ร—

+0.15ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (Comfortable)

+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.