WhereTo.Work

Tax Regime Analysis:

• Dallas uses US self‑employment regime: includes self‑employment tax (15.3%) and federal brackets.
• València applies Spanish employee regime: standard IRPF brackets and employee social security.

Tax Parameters:

• US brackets as listed, allowance $14,600, self‑employment rate 15.3% capped at $168,600.
• Spain brackets as listed, allowance €5,550, employee social security 6.35% capped at €53,014.

Cost-of-Living Data:

• Dallas: 1‑BR rent $1,300, meal $20, iPhone $799, cappuccino $4.5 (source: Numbeo 2024).
• València: Converted from EUR (rent €800≈$860, meal €15≈$16, cappuccino €2.5≈$2.7) using 1 EUR=1.075 USD.

Net Salary Calculations:

Dallas: Gross $60,000

Self‑employment $8,477.73 – Federal tax $3,602.57 = Net $47,919.70.

València: Gross $60,000 → €52,582 (conversion)

Social Insurance €6,526.32 – Income tax €10,494.76 = Net €35,560.92 → $38,225 (USD).

Purchasing‑Power Comparison:

• PPP multiplier = Net_B / Net_A = $38,225 / $47,920 ≈ 0.80.
• Scores reflect net income vs local costs, healthcare access, and infrastructure.

Comparison Conclusion:

• Dallas scores higher due to greater net salary and comparable living costs.
• Valencia scores lower despite cheaper housing because of higher tax burden.

Confidence and Caveats:

• Data sources are official tax tables and verified API outputs.
• Currency conversion and exchange‑rate volatility introduce uncertainty.
• US state tax omitted; actual net may vary by state.