Salary Comparison
Computer: Hamilton vs Bellevue
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hamilton, OH
$40,739/yr
Bellevue, WA
$56,330/yr
Our recommendation: Hamilton, OH
Hamilton offers $898 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Hamilton
Bellevue
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$40,739
$56,330
$15,591
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,478
$3,427
$949
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
77
143
-66 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,993
$3,840
$1,847
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,147
$2,450
$1,303
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$485
$-413
+$898
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.24×
0.89×
+0.35×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
+2
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.