Salary Comparison
Computer: Eugene vs Bellevue
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Eugene, OR
$46,127/yr
Bellevue, WA
$56,330/yr
Our recommendation: Eugene, OR
Eugene offers $642 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Eugene
Bellevue
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$46,127
$56,330
$10,203
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,806
$3,427
$621
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
143
-47 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,577
$3,840
$1,263
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$2,450
$970
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$229
$-413
+$642
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.09×
0.89×
+0.20×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
2/10 (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.