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$75k income · 2BR apartment · after tax

Miami-Fort Lauderdale

FL · No state income tax

Monthly surplus

$2,660

Rent48% of take-home

$2,436/mo rent$2,660 left

Dallas-Fort Worth

TX · No state income tax

+$505/mo

Monthly surplus

$3,165

Rent38% of take-home

$1,931/mo rent$3,165 left

Dallas saves $6,060/yearon equivalent housing

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