Salary Comparison
Audio And Video Technicians: Phoenix vs Vancouver
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Phoenix, AZ
$45,790/yr
Vancouver, WA
$76,450/yr
Our recommendation: Vancouver, WA
Vancouver offers $1,829 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Phoenix
Vancouver
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,790
$76,450
$30,660
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,786
$4,651
$1,865
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
100
105
-5 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,685
$2,721
$36
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,550
$1,565
$15
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$101
$1,930
$1,829
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.04×
1.71×
-0.67×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
-3
A vs B
Phoenix — 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.