Salary Comparison
Bailiffs: Allen vs Seattle
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Allen, TX
$57,824/yr
Seattle, WA
$95,460/yr
Our recommendation: Seattle, WA
Seattle offers $1,684 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Allen
Seattle
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$57,824
$95,460
$37,636
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,518
$5,807
$2,289
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
103
126
-23 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,765
$3,370
$605
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,620
$2,050
$430
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$753
$2,437
$1,684
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.27×
1.72×
-0.45×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
-2
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.