The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer: Mckinney vs Seattle

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

Best Value

Mckinney, TX

$45,960/yr

Take-home$2,796/mo
Disposable$74/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight

Seattle, WA

$56,330/yr

Take-home$3,427/mo
Disposable$57/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Mckinney, TX

Mckinney offers $17 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Mckinney

Seattle

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$45,960

$56,330

$10,370

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,796

$3,427

$631

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

101

126

-25 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,722

$3,370

$648

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,590

$2,050

$460

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$74

$57

+$17

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.03ร—

1.02ร—

+0.01ร—

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.