Salary Comparison
Computer: Boise vs Renton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Boise, ID
$39,310/yr
Renton, WA
$56,330/yr
Our recommendation: Renton, WA
Renton offers $675 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Boise
Renton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$39,310
$56,330
$17,020
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,391
$3,427
$1,036
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
109
-13 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,567
$2,928
$361
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,490
$1,750
$260
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-176
$499
$675
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.93×
1.17×
-0.24×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
-1
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.