Salary Comparison
Computer: Hampton vs Redmond
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hampton, VA
$47,545/yr
Redmond, WA
$56,330/yr
Our recommendation: Hampton, VA
Hampton offers $468 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Hampton
Redmond
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$47,545
$56,330
$8,785
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,892
$3,427
$535
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
132
-42 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,417
$3,420
$1,003
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$1,967
$617
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$475
$7
+$468
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.20×
1.00×
+0.20×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (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.