The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Bailiffs: Raleigh vs Vancouver

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

Raleigh, NC

$66,100/yr

Take-home$4,021/mo
Disposable$1,459/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Vancouver, WA

$95,460/yr

Take-home$5,807/mo
Disposable$3,086/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
๐Ÿ†

Our recommendation: Vancouver, WA

Vancouver offers $1,627 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Raleigh

Vancouver

Diff (Aโˆ’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

105

-10 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,562

$2,721

$159

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,480

$1,565

$85

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,459

$3,086

$1,627

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.57ร—

2.13ร—

-0.56ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

8/10 (Comfortable)

-2

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.