The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer And Information Systems Managers: Sioux City vs Everett

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

Sioux City, IA

$146,589/yr

Take-home$8,918/mo
Disposable$6,846/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Everett, WA

$212,450/yr

Take-home$12,924/mo
Disposable$10,081/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Everett, WA

Everett offers $3,235 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Sioux City

Everett

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$146,589

$212,450

$65,861

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$8,918

$12,924

$4,006

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

80

106

-26 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,072

$2,843

$771

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,192

$1,680

$488

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$6,846

$10,081

$3,235

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

4.30ร—

4.55ร—

-0.25ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+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.