Salary Comparison
Wellhead Pumpers: Durham vs Denton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Durham, NC
$67,064/yr
Denton, TX
$78,230/yr
Our recommendation: Denton, TX
Denton offers $659 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Durham
Denton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$67,064
$78,230
$11,166
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,080
$4,759
$679
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
94
95
-1 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,520
$2,540
$20
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,450
+$0
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,560
$2,219
$659
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.62×
1.87×
-0.25×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
7/10 (Moderate)
-1
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.