The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Architects: Everett vs Clovis

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

Everett, WA

$98,120/yr

Take-home$5,969/mo
Disposable$3,126/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Clovis, CA

$102,190/yr

Take-home$6,217/mo
Disposable$3,765/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Clovis, CA

Clovis offers $639 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Everett

Clovis

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$98,120

$102,190

$4,070

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,969

$6,217

$248

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

106

91

+15 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,843

$2,452

+$391

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,680

$1,380

+$300

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,126

$3,765

$639

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.10ร—

2.54ร—

-0.44ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (Comfortable)

-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.