The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Weighers: San Angelo vs Kailua

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

Best Value

San Angelo, TX

$38,264/yr

Take-home$2,328/mo
Disposable$438/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight

Kailua, HI

$57,862/yr

Take-home$3,520/mo
Disposable$-315/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: San Angelo, TX

San Angelo offers $753 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

San Angelo

Kailua

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$38,264

$57,862

$19,598

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,328

$3,520

$1,192

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

70

148

-78 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,890

$3,835

$1,945

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$950

$2,206

$1,256

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$438

$-315

+$753

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.23ร—

0.92ร—

+0.31ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

4/10 (Tight)

3/10 (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.