The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer: Eugene vs Las Vegas

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

Best Value

Eugene, OR

$46,127/yr

Take-home$2,806/mo
Disposable$229/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight

Las Vegas, NV

$38,120/yr

Take-home$2,319/mo
Disposable$-251/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Eugene, OR

Eugene offers $480 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Eugene

Las Vegas

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$46,127

$38,120

+$8,007

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,806

$2,319

+$487

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

96

96

+0 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,577

$2,570

+$7

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,480

$1,470

+$10

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$229

$-251

+$480

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.09ร—

0.90ร—

+0.19ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

3/10 (Tight)

3/10 (Tight)

+0

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.