Salary Comparison
Bailiffs: Raleigh vs Tacoma
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Raleigh, NC
$66,100/yr
Tacoma, WA
$95,460/yr
Our recommendation: Tacoma, WA
Tacoma offers $1,578 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Raleigh
Tacoma
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$66,100
$95,460
$29,360
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,021
$5,807
$1,786
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
103
-8 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,562
$2,770
$208
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$1,620
$140
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,459
$3,037
$1,578
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.57×
2.10×
-0.53×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-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.