Salary Comparison
Architectural And Engineering Managers: Vancouver vs Wichita Falls
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Vancouver, WA
$183,640/yr
Wichita Falls, TX
$137,047/yr
Our recommendation: Vancouver, WA
Vancouver offers $1,961 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Vancouver
Wichita Falls
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$183,640
$137,047
+$46,593
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,171
$8,337
+$2,834
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
69
+36 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,721
$1,848
+$873
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,565
$920
+$645
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,450
$6,489
+$1,961
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.11×
4.51×
-0.40×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Vancouver — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.