Salary Comparison
Computer And Information Systems Managers: Cary vs Redmond
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Cary, NC
$155,584/yr
Redmond, WA
$212,450/yr
Our recommendation: Redmond, WA
Redmond offers $2,779 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Cary
Redmond
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$155,584
$212,450
$56,866
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,465
$12,924
$3,459
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
102
132
-30 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,740
$3,420
$680
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,620
$1,967
$347
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,725
$9,504
$2,779
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.45×
3.78×
-0.33×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Cary — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.