Salary Comparison
Computer: Eagan vs Vancouver
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Eagan, MN
$45,560/yr
Vancouver, WA
$56,330/yr
Our recommendation: Vancouver, WA
Vancouver offers $397 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Eagan
Vancouver
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,560
$56,330
$10,770
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,772
$3,427
$655
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
$2,463
$2,721
$258
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,416
$1,565
$149
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$309
$706
$397
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.13×
1.26×
-0.13×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+0
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.